Transition into Year 7
Welcome to Gillingham School from the Year 7 Pastoral Team. Before your child starts with us, we work closely with their primary school and year 6 teacher to decide on the most appropriate Tutor and Teaching group that they will join from the September. All Year 6 students will have an induction day in July. In addition to this, where there is a need, students will engage in our transition programme. This programme aims to support students who are more anxious and might find the transition to secondary school more 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.
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.
