Gillingham School vs Port Regis Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillingham School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
305 students
| Measure | Gillingham School Gillingham, South West | Port Regis Preparatory School Shaftesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | – | 305 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 305 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | – | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gillingham | Shaftesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk/ | www.portregis.com |
The verdict
- •Gillingham School is a academy school while Port Regis Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gillingham School better than Port Regis Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gillingham School and Port Regis Preparatory School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Shaftesbury in South West.
How do Gillingham School and Port Regis Preparatory School rank in South West?
Gillingham School is unranked and Port Regis Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).