Bernard Gilpin Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hall Lane Houghton le Spring Tyne and Wear DH5 8DA |
| Phone | 01919172999 |
| Reference Number | 108830 |
Bernard Gilpin Primary School demonstrates exceptional performance across all inspected areas, earning an outstanding rating in overall effectiveness, quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school has fostered a strong community where pupils are highly engaged, feel safe, and are proud of their accomplishments. The ambitious and well-structured curriculum is accessible to all students, including those with special educational needs, ensuring that every child can thrive academically and personally.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 422 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.37%
Girls: 47.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 24 | 57 |
| 2 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 3 | 35 | 21 | 56 |
| 4 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| 5 | 37 | 33 | 70 |
| 6 | 20 | 40 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 10 Nov 2015 | Short inspection |
| 11 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional educational practices that promote high achievements.
- Strong community relationships among pupils, staff, and leaders.
- Ambitious and creative curriculum designed to meet diverse needs.
- Effective safeguarding and well-being support for all pupils.
- High-quality professional development for staff leading to excellent subject knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 87% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 28% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | 3.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Neasham Place, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8AE |
0.17 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Durham Road, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF |
0.4 miles |
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Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH |
0.4 miles |
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Burnside Academy Inspires
Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB |
0.67 miles |
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Eppleton Academy Primary School
Church Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9AJ |
0.84 miles |
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Newbottle Primary Academy
Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE |
1 miles |
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Dubmire Primary
Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL |
1.3 miles |
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East Rainton Primary School
School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA |
1.3 miles |
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Hetton Primary School
Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9ND |
1.62 miles |
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Hetton Lyons Primary School
Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0AH |
1.82 miles |
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Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Four Lane Ends, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0AH |
1.85 miles |
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Woodlea Primary School
Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR |
1.99 miles |
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Shiney Row Primary School
Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4QP |
2.07 miles |
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Bournmoor Primary School
Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF |
2.25 miles |
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Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
Marcross Drive, Moorside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2RE |
2.32 miles |
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East Herrington Primary Academy
Balmoral Terrace, East Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3PR |
2.42 miles |
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Barnwell Academy
Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT |
2.47 miles |
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ |
2.5 miles |
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West Rainton Primary School
West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN |
2.6 miles |
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Easington Lane Primary School
High Street, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0JT |
2.65 miles |
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Kepier
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH |
0.28 miles |
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Hetton Academy
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ |
1.55 miles |
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The Poplars
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2.03 miles |
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Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ |
2.46 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
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2.74 miles |
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3.42 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
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3.61 miles |
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
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3.9 miles |
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF |
3.91 miles |
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Thornhill Park School
Portland Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SS |
4.01 miles |
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Christ's College
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4.03 miles |
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Academy 360
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4.07 miles |
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Seaham High School
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4.07 miles |
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Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL |
4.08 miles |
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Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
4.25 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
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4.26 miles |
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Belmont Community School
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4.57 miles |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
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4.69 miles |
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Hopespring Sunderland
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4.77 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
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4.79 miles |