Best primary schools in Gillingham (Dorset) (2026)
Gillingham (Dorset) has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Wyke Primary School, in the top 31% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 60%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 31% in England |
Wyke Primary School Gillingham (Dorset) |
71% | 71% | 6% | Requires improvement | |
2 Top 44% in England |
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Gillingham (Dorset) · Church of England |
63% | 59% | 14% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 12% in England |
Gillingham Primary School Gillingham (Dorset) |
44% | 50% | 9% | Report card |
Other towns in Dorset
- Blandford Forum
- Bournemouth
- Bridport
- Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
- Poole
- Swanage
- Weymouth
- Wool
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What is the best primary school in Gillingham (Dorset)?
On exam results over the last three years, Wyke Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Gillingham (Dorset), in the top 31% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.