Transition into Year 7
The Pastoral Team work closely with primary schools and year 6 teacher’s before students start at Gillingham. They will collaborate in deciding an appropriate Tutor and Teaching group from September. All Year 6 students will have an induction day in July.
Where there is further requirement, students will engage in our transition programme. This programme aims to support students who are anxious and might find the move to secondary challenging.
Application Process
- Starting secondary or upper school Dorset Council
- Applying for a school place Wiltshire Council
Catchment Area
Pupils living in the following areas of Dorset will normally be allocated places at Gillingham with transport provided by Dorset Council; Gillingham, Bourton, Silton, Moorside, Todber, Stour Row, Stour Provost, East Stour, Madjeston, Marnhull, Fifehead Magdalen, West Stour, Kings Mill, Nyland, Kington Magna, Bowden, Buckhorn Weston and Quarr.
Pupils living in the following areas of Wiltshire will normally be allocated places with transport provided by Wiltshire Council; Mere, West Knoyle, East Knoyle, Hindon, Sedgehill, Norton, Zeals, Stouton, Kilmington, Chicklade and Maiden Bradley.
For more information with this please ring the School Office: 01747 822 222
Parental Preference Admission
In addition parents may apply for a Parental Preference Admission if we have places. Each year a significant number of parental preference places are awarded. We advise you to contact the school office or email for further information.
Admissions Form
Here you can find an admissions form to fill in once your child has been offered a place at Gillingham School. Students will be able to receive paper copies upon request. Year 6’s going into Year 7 will also receive a copy in their induction packs.