Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Community school
Durham, DH1 1PH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 19% in England
137 of 170 in County Durham
Pupils
164
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
6.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 41% | 60% | 50% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 10% | 4% | |
| Reading | 59% | 75% | 58% | |
| Writing | 55% | 70% | 54% | |
| Maths | 64% | 90% | 58% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate · 0.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
- St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham · 0.3 mi · No rating
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School · 0.9 mi · Report card · Top 23% in England
- St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 38% in England
- Finchale Primary School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 12% in England
Best primary schools in Durham · Best primary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Durham Gilesgate Primary School is in Gilesgate & Old Durham (typical home £256,500, crime very high).
What is Durham Gilesgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Durham Gilesgate Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Durham Gilesgate Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Durham Gilesgate Primary School is in the bottom 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.