The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Barge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School take?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is in Gillingham, SP8 4GG, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.