Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Community school
Houghton le Spring, DH5 8DA
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 3% in England
4 of 75 in Sunderland
Pupils
417
First preferences per place
1.05
2026/27
Absence
3.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 86% | 83% | 87% | |
| Higher standard | 24% | 23% | 28% | |
| Reading | 97% | 92% | 92% | |
| Writing | 89% | 90% | 90% | |
| Maths | 97% | 96% | 93% |
Nearby primary schools
- Gillas Lane Primary Academy · 0.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 14% in England
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton · 0.5 mi · Report card · Top 35% in England
- Burnside Academy Inspires · 0.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 41% in England
- Newbottle Primary Academy · 1.0 mi · Report card · Top 36% in England
- Eppleton Academy Primary School · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 35% in England
- East Rainton Primary School · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 20% in England
Best primary schools in Houghton-le-Spring · Best primary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Bernard Gilpin Primary School is in Houghton Town (typical home £151,475, crime high).
What is Bernard Gilpin Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bernard Gilpin Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Bernard Gilpin Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bernard Gilpin Primary School is in the top 3% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.