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Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Gillingham · SP8 5QD

Ages 4–11 · 119 pupils · Dorset

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Ofsted

Good

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-07-11

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

11

Places offered

11

1st-preference offers

11

Total preferences (any rank)
21
Preferred offers (top 3)
11
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill80%

119 pupils · 148 places

Pupils on roll
119
Boys / girls
59 / 60
School capacity
148
Capacity fill
119 / 148 (80%)
Free school meals
10.9%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Pickwick Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Clifton

Location

Address
Milton-on-Stour
Postcode
SP8 5QD
Town
Gillingham
County
Dorset
Local authority
Dorset
District
Dorset
Constituency
North Dorset
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Gillingham, Dorset, 119 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 10.9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury.

Open schools in Gillingham
43
Primary schools in Gillingham
30
Academies among open schools in Gillingham
70% (30)
Open schools in SP8
7
Primary in SP8
6
Open schools in Dorset LA
184
Primary in Dorset LA
119

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GillinghamNear SP8

  • Gillingham Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gillingham · SP8 4QR · Dorset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM25.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • Wyke Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Gillingham · SP8 4SH · Dorset

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM18.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

  • Mere School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Warminster · BA12 6EW · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS291%
    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM19.7%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Clifton
Telephone
01747822588
Website
http://www.milton.dorset.sch.uk

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