Is St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 February 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 10th of 116 primary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School

Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG

Local ranking10th of 116 primary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

244

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 February 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 69.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 241
Boys: 115 (48%)
Girls: 127 (52%)
Capacity: 244 (99% full)
SEND: 23.2%
FSM Eligible: 17.9%
EAL: 14.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 20.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.6

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.4%
White Other: 6.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%
Asian Indian: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.8%

85.4%

White British

6.7%

White Other

1.3%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01747824446

office@stmarygillingham.dorset.sch.uk

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Pheasant Way

Gillingham, South West

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Administrative

URN: 147145
UKPRN: 10069408
Establishment No.: 3407
Trust: SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST

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