We believe strongly in the traditional values of hard work, courtesy, good behaviour and consideration for others and children are expected to show respect at all times. We place great importance in the basic skills of literacy and numeracy, but in addition we look across the curriculum for opportunities to prepare children for secondary education and the eventual demands of modern society and future employment.

The school has a reputation for high standards of achievement and the present enthusiastic and experienced staff, who put children first in whatever they do, are pleased to be associated with this , and anxious to ensure that it is carried forward in future years.

The education of the young child progresses most satisfactorily when there is a close partnership between home and school. We value greatly the active support that you as parents, can give to your child's work and the life of the school as a whole.

William Gilpin School forms part of the Forest Shore Cluster, a group of four village schools close to each other. The other schools are:
Beaulieu County Primary School
Lymington R.C. Primary School
South Baddesley C.E. Primary School

The main purpose of the cluster is to enable the staff to meet regularly to discuss curriculum and management matters, form policy documents and to share expertise and resources. All aspects of the curriculum are thus covered in a way not dissimilar to one larger school, yet enabling each school to retain its individuality.

There are often opportunities for the children to work together with others within the cluster. The cluster co-operates in sporting, musical, cultural and curricular activities.

William Gilpin School is a non-selective, state, voluntary aided, school for girls and boys aged from 4 to 11 years old.

Day pupils only.

Number of Pupils: 97.

Religion: C of E.

William Gilpin Church of England School has a long history of service to the community.

The school was originally founded by the Reverend William Gilpin in 1791 "for the education of the sons and daughters of the day labourers of the parish."

By 1870 the original building on the corner of School Lane was too small for the needs of the village and the present building was opened in 1875.

Our aim is to help each individual child achieve his or her true potential not only in academic work, but also in creative, practical, sporting and social activities.

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