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Gillingham School

Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP
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Gillingham School
Gillingham, SP8 4QP
1,670 Pupils
1,850 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
19.90% FSM %
853 Boys
817 Girls
About Gillingham School

Gillingham School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Gillingham and the surrounding area in Dorset. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South West region.

It has 1,670 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,850. Current headteacher: Paul Nicholson.

Information on Gillingham School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
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 Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10002671
URN 113882
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Guy Lowton Chair of Governors 22/10/2019 30/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Patrick Andrews Governor 01/04/2021 15/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Borrill Governor 01/11/2022 01/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Day Governor 03/03/2026 02/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Denham Governor 18/03/2025 18/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Harvey Governor 01/10/2023 01/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Hopton Governor 01/03/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr Andrew Jenkins Governor 04/10/2025 03/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Lake Governor 01/03/2024 28/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Pitts Governor 18/03/2025 18/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Jane Rees Governor 23/02/2024 03/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tim Sharp Governor 30/03/2021 28/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Gillingham Primary School
0.35 km • Gillingham
Other
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
1.11 km • Gillingham
Other
Wyke Primary School
1.44 km • Gillingham
Other
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
2.45 km • Gillingham
Other
Motcombe CofE Primary School
3.73 km • Shaftesbury
Other
Port Regis Preparatory School
4.18 km • Shaftesbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Gillingham School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Gillingham, Dorset.
Gillingham School has 1,670 pupils, with a capacity of 1,850.
Gillingham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Gillingham School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Gillingham School is Mr Paul Nicholson.
Gillingham School is at Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Gillingham School: Has a sixth form.
Gillingham School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Nicholson
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP
01747822222
www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk/
Location
SP8 4QP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113882
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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