The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 147
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 63.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mr Mark Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Kepier Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Durham Gilesgate Primary School a selective school?
No. Durham Gilesgate Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Durham Gilesgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Durham Gilesgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Durham Gilesgate Primary School?
Durham Gilesgate Primary School currently has 147 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Durham Gilesgate Primary School take?
Durham Gilesgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Durham Gilesgate Primary School?
Durham Gilesgate Primary School is in Durham, DH1 1PH, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Durham Gilesgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Durham Gilesgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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