Witton Gilbert Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Sacriston Lane
Witton Gilbert
Durham
DH7 6TF
Phone 01913710424
Reference Number 114122

Witton Gilbert Primary School continues to maintain its good reputation as an effective learning environment. Leaders prioritize inclusivity and practical experiences, ensuring that students engage with the outdoors and appreciate the environment. The supportive culture promotes resilience among pupils, who feel cared for and safe, actively participating in their learning and community activities. However, there are areas that need improvement, specifically regarding the retention of key knowledge across some subjects, which impacts students' ability to build upon their learning over time.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 197
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 46.7%
Girls: 53.3%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 26.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 28.1
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 27
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 16 14 30
2 9 13 22
3 10 14 24
4 14 17 31
5 13 18 31
6 13 17 30

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 94.9%
White, Other 1.5%
Chinese 1%
African 1%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.5%
Asian, Other 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 28 Sep 2022
Date Report
28 Sep 2022 School inspection
06 Jul 2017 Full inspection:
30 Jan 2013 Full inspection:
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
30 Apr 2008 Full inspection:
07 Jun 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • High expectations for pupil learning.
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND.
  • Strong focus on practical learning experiences.
  • Well-developed skills in identifying and addressing reading difficulties.
  • A culture of resilience and confidence among pupils.
  • Strong engagement with the local community.
  • Prioritization of mental health and emotional management.

Areas for Improvement

  • Key knowledge is not regularly revisited in some subjects.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 53%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 10%

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 105
Maths 105

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 -0.6
Writing 0
Maths -0.6

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 12 1
Third Preference 12 0
From another Local Authority 2 1

Previous Years

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Name Distance
Sacriston Academy
Witton Road, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LQ
0.78 miles
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
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1.11 miles
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2.02 miles
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2.61 miles
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3.08 miles
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3.12 miles
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1.72 miles
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1.86 miles
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2.19 miles
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2.41 miles
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2.49 miles
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2.58 miles
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3.16 miles
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3.27 miles
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3.57 miles
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3.6 miles
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4.01 miles
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4.32 miles
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Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD
4.6 miles
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