The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr Andrew Bainbridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
November 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bernard Gilpin Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bernard Gilpin Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bernard Gilpin Primary School?
Bernard Gilpin Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bernard Gilpin Primary School take?
Bernard Gilpin Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bernard Gilpin Primary School?
Bernard Gilpin Primary School is in Houghton le Spring, DH5 8DA, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bernard Gilpin Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bernard Gilpin Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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