Gillingham Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gillingham Primary School
Address: School Road
Town/City: Gillingham
County: Dorset
Postcode: SP8 4QR
Telephone Number: 01747 823245
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Pickwick Academy Trust
Sponsor: Pickwick Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Susan Preston
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 233 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 55% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 149413
DfE Number: 838/2017
UKPRN: 10091387
UPRN: 100041170824
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Gillingham (E05012702)

Easting & Northing: 380945E, 126580N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 2' 20.02" N 2° 16' 22.89" W
Plus Code: 9C3V2PQG+HQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Patrick Dennehy - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 September 2027.
  • Mrs Beth Foyle - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Mrs Beth Heal - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 May 2030.
  • Mrs Barbara Hurst - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Bernie Isted - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 January 2020.
  • Mrs Laura Mitchell - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 January 2030.
  • Mr James Passmore - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Jamie Paul - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 March 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Sue Preston - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Katrina Pritchard - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Mrs Kate Tatman - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 September 2027.