Open Other Primary Mixed

Gillingham Primary School

School Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QR
Part of: PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham, SP8 4QR
234 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
24.80% FSM %
129 Boys
105 Girls
About Gillingham Primary School

Gillingham Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Gillingham, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 234 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Susan Preston.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency North Dorset
Ward Gillingham
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-12-2022
UKPRN 10091387
URN 149413
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jamie Paul Chair of Local Governing Body 06/03/2020 05/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Patrick Dennehy Local Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Barbara Hurst Local Governor 20/10/2021 19/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Mitchell Local Governor 05/01/2026 04/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sue Preston Local Governor 01/09/2013 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kate Tatman Local Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2027 Elected by school staff
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Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
2.3 km • Gillingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gillingham Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Gillingham, Dorset.
Gillingham Primary School has 234 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Gillingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gillingham Primary School is Mrs Susan Preston.
Gillingham Primary School is at School Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QR, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Gillingham Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Gillingham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Susan Preston
School Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QR
01747823245
www.gillinghamprimary.dorset.sch.uk/
Location
SP8 4QR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149413
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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