Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 8DA
10 simple reasons to choose Bernard Gilpin Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Houghton le Spring.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Houghton le Spring and one of the 8 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Sunderland LEA.
On average, 28.6 pupils per class and 24.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 2% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Argyle House School, Infants & Juniors (5 miles); The Chorister School (6.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring (0.5 miles); Pittington Primary School (3.6 miles); St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Seaham (3.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Argyle House School (5.9 miles); Durham School (7.9 miles); Durham High School for Girls (8.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Christ's College (5.3 miles); St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (5.9 miles); The Hermitage Academy (6.1 miles).