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The GFC School

Other independent school · Gillingham · ME7 4DD

Ages 11–16 · 29 pupils · Medway

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill58%

29 pupils · 50 places

Pupils on roll
29
Boys / girls
23 / 6
School capacity
50
Capacity fill
29 / 50 (58%)
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mrs Sue Wade

Location

Address
Priestfield Stadium, Redfern Avenue
Postcode
ME7 4DD
Town
Gillingham
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway
District
Medway
Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
15 on roll / 15 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed other independent school, Ages 11–16, in Gillingham, Medway, 29 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: independent, selective admissions. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Gillingham
43
Academies among open schools in Gillingham
70% (30)
Open schools in ME7
19
Open schools in Medway LA
117

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in GillinghamNear ME7

  • Barnsole Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gillingham · ME7 2JG · Medway

    Ages 2–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM37.6%
    • Demand0.97

    0.2 miles away

  • The Academy of Woodlands

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gillingham · ME7 2DU · Medway

    Ages 2–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM39.6%
    • Demand0.98

    0.3 miles away

  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Gillingham · ME7 1YH · Medway

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM18.6%
    • Demand0.91

    0.4 miles away

  • Will Adams Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy alternative provision converter

    Gillingham · ME7 2BX · Medway

    Ages 14–17

    • FSM31.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • The Robert Napier School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Gillingham · ME7 2LX · Medway

    Ages 11–18

    • Att827.9
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+8%
    • Absence13.0%

    0.5 miles away

  • Saxon Way Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Gillingham · ME7 1SJ · Medway

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM40.1%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Rivermead School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy special converter

    Gillingham · ME7 1UG · Medway

    Ages 4–16

    • Att813.8
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence13.0%

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sue Wade

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