Bernard Gilpin Primary School

About Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Bernard Gilpin Primary School is a community school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 422 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sunderland →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

422 / 400 (106%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 September 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 8DA

Phone

01919172999

Headteacher

Andrew Bainbridge

Website

www.bernardgilpin.com

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bernard Gilpin Primary School?

Bernard Gilpin Primary School is a community school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Bernard Gilpin Primary School have?

Bernard Gilpin Primary School has 422 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bernard Gilpin Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bernard Gilpin Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022).

How does Bernard Gilpin Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

87% of pupils at Bernard Gilpin Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bernard Gilpin Primary School?

Bernard Gilpin Primary School is located at Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 8DA.