Gillingham Primary School
School Name: Gillingham Primary School Address: School Road Town/City: Gillingham County: Dorset Postcode: SP8 4QR Telephone Number: 01747 823245 Website: http://www.gillinghamprimary.dorset.sch.uk/
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
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%
- ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.