Stower Provost Community School
Gillingham, SP8 5LX · Dorset · primary school
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76th of 79 primary schools in Dorset we can score, 119 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 0.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 40.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stower Provost Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 0.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Gardening, SPAG & Reading SATs, and Maths SATs clubs, as well as Athletics and Cricket clubs. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 92 pupils against a stated capacity of 146. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Stower Provost Community School
Overview
Stower Provost Community School has “significantly improved” since its previous inspection, with leaders working hard to strengthen many areas. The report describes a school where pupils are “well cared for,” behave well, and are “well-prepared for the next stage in their education.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “more effective,” with staff focusing on ‘sticky knowledge’ to help pupils remember important information.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has become “much more effective,” showing success in subjects like history.
- Pupils’ personal development is “strong,” supported by a “wide range of activities and experiences” that prepare them for later life.
- Most pupils behave well, are polite, and feel “safe and happy” because bullying is “rare and dealt with effectively.”
- Parents “strongly support the school,” valuing the care, individual attention, and “family atmosphere.”
Areas to improve
- Some curriculum areas lack consistent implementation because the school has not identified the necessary ‘sticky knowledge’ chunks, particularly in early years personal, social and emotional development and writing.
- Some pupils are not fully aware of the school’s approach to dealing with bullying, leading to a mistaken belief that unkind behaviour does not always have consequences.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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