The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 26.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Paula Nelson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Witton Gilbert Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Witton Gilbert Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Witton Gilbert Primary School?
Witton Gilbert Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Witton Gilbert Primary School take?
Witton Gilbert Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Witton Gilbert Primary School?
Witton Gilbert Primary School is in Durham, DH7 6TF, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Witton Gilbert Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Witton Gilbert Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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