Gillingham School

General information

Founded by benefactors in 1516, we are proud of the school’s long history, and privileged to offer a quality and enjoyable educational experience open to all young people from the town of Gillingham and its surrounding villages – and indeed to a number of students from further afield in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset.

At Gillingham School we recognise that children have many abilities, talents and personalities and that they learn in many different ways. We aim to develop their abilities, raise their expectations and provide the support necessary for success, by offering a wide range of experiences to our students both in and out of the classroom.

The school motto is ‘docendo discimus’, which means ‘through teaching we learn’. This recognises that learning is a shared, lifelong process, and that the partnership between students, teachers and parents is vitally important in ensuring that all students aspire to achieve the best possible chances for their future.

Gillingham is also a friendly school, characterised by good behaviour, respect towards others and enthusiasm for new experiences – this positive ethos has been a feature here for many years and we remain committed to sustaining this into the future.