Gillas Lane Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Seaton Avenue Houghton le Spring Tyne and Wear DH5 8EH |
| Phone | 01915005956 |
| Reference Number | 143493 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 132 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.3%
Girls: 44.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 64.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 4 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 5 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.1% |
| African | 6.1% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-07-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-26 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-07-03 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-10-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Gillas Lane Primary School | ||
| 2013-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-06-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-06-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-06-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-06-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA |
0.4 miles |
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Neasham Place, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8AE |
0.41 miles |
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Eppleton Academy Primary School
Church Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9AJ |
0.53 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 |
0.67 miles |
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Burnside Academy Inspires
Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB |
1.06 miles |
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Newbottle Primary Academy
Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE |
1.31 miles |
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East Rainton Primary School
School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA |
1.45 miles |
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Hetton Primary School
Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9ND |
1.49 miles |
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Hetton Lyons Primary School
Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0AH |
1.63 miles |
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Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Four Lane Ends, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0AH |
1.66 miles |
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Dubmire Primary
Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL |
1.7 miles |
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Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
Marcross Drive, Moorside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2RE |
2.15 miles |
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East Herrington Primary Academy
Balmoral Terrace, East Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3PR |
2.36 miles |
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Shiney Row Primary School
Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4QP |
2.36 miles |
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Easington Lane Primary School
High Street, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0JT |
2.38 miles |
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Bournmoor Primary School
Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF |
2.64 miles |
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Barnwell Academy
Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT |
2.74 miles |
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Mill Hill Nursery School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
2.75 miles |
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Mill Hill Primary School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
2.76 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 |
2.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Kepier
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH |
0.68 miles |
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Hetton Academy
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ |
1.44 miles |
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Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ |
2.23 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL |
2.63 miles |
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Elemore Hall School
Pittington, Elemore Hall School, Durham, DH6 1QD |
3.29 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4EN |
3.56 miles |
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX |
3.66 miles |
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Seaham High School
Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH |
3.68 miles |
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Thornhill Park School
Portland Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SS |
3.9 miles |
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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
4.03 miles |
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Academy 360
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA |
4.09 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH |
4.15 miles |
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF |
4.22 miles |
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Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL |
4.37 miles |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
4.55 miles |
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Hopespring Sunderland
10 Sea View Road West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HA |
4.56 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ |
4.63 miles |
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Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
4.65 miles |
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Belmont Community School
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG |
4.67 miles |
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Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA |
4.79 miles |