# Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School — Andover, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Ian Hickman

## Contact

- **Address:** Vernham Dean, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 0JG
- **Phone:** 01264 737241
- **Website:** http://www.vernhamdeanschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/andover/vernham-dean-gillums-church-of-england-primary-school-6547

## About

Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School is a happy, friendly school at the heart of the Community in the village of Vernham Dean on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border. We are proud of each and every child’s achievements and through our engaging, purposeful and creative curriculum are ensuring our children can risk take, make informed decisions, problem solve and develop resilience.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Oct 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A Great School with Room for Improvement: We've been at Vernham Dean for a few years now and overall, we're happy with the school. The teachers are supportive, the curriculum is engaging, and the facilities are excellent. However, we do feel that there could be more opportunities for extracurricular activities and communication with parents could be better. *(Mar 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Home Away from Home: We've been part of the Vernham Dean family for a year now and it's been an incredible experience. The teachers are caring, the facilities are top-notch, and the values of Courage, Compassion, and Creativity are truly embedded in everything they do. My child has grown so much, both academically and personally, and I couldn't be more grateful. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Lasting Impression: My child attended Vernham Dean for several years and I was consistently impressed with the school's commitment to their core values. The teachers were always approachable, the facilities were well-maintained, and the sense of community was palpable. My child thrived at Vernham Dean and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a school that truly cares. *(Jun 2022)*

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