Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP
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Profile
TypeVoluntary controlled school
HeadteacherMr Paul Nicholson
PhaseSecondary
Local authorityDorset
Pupils on roll1,684
RegionSouth West
Capacity1,850
ConstituencyNorth Dorset
AdmissionsNon-selective
WardGillingham
Religious characterNone
GenderMixed
Closed31-08-2026
PostcodeSP8 4QP
URN113882
Governing body · 15 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Guy LowtonChair of Governors | 22 Oct 2019 | 30 Aug 2026 | 7y | LAPSED |
| Mr Patrick AndrewsGovernor | 1 Apr 2021 | 15 May 2025 | 6y | LAPSED |
| Mr Nick BorrillGovernor | 1 Nov 2022 | 30 Aug 2026 | 4y | LAPSED |
| Mr Ian Day reappointedGovernor | 13 Feb 2022 | 30 Aug 2026 | 5y | LAPSED |
| Mr Daniel DenhamGovernor | 18 Mar 2025 | 30 Aug 2026 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Mr Richard HarveyGovernor | 1 Oct 2023 | 30 Aug 2026 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Mr Richard HoptonGovernor | 1 Mar 2025 | 30 Aug 2026 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Mr Andrew JenkinsGovernor | 4 Oct 2025 | 30 Aug 2026 | 1y | LAPSED |
| Mr Matthew LakeGovernor | 1 Mar 2024 | 30 Aug 2026 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Mr Matthew PittsGovernor | 18 Mar 2025 | 30 Aug 2026 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Jane ReesGovernor | 23 Feb 2024 | 30 Aug 2026 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Mr Tim SharpGovernor | 30 Mar 2021 | 30 Aug 2026 | 6y | LAPSED |
| Mr Stephen UdenGovernor | 31 May 2024 | 20 Oct 2025 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Emma VallenderGovernor | 1 Dec 2022 | 30 Aug 2026 | 4y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Lucinda WarrenGovernor | 1 May 2024 | 30 Aug 2026 | 3y | LAPSED |
History · 1 linked schools
| Linked school | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gillingham School 152446 | Successor | 31-03-2026 |