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Bernard Gilpin Primary School
About Us
Bernard Gilpin Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in the heart of Houghton-le-Spring, a town in Tyne and Wear, England.
We are committed to providing high-quality education to our students in a nurturing and supportive environment.
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Educational Visits
Bamburgh to the Bowes Museum
During educational visits, pupils have the opportunity to explore a wide range of experiences outside of the classroom.
Residential Visits
Education outside of the classroom
We offer a wide range of residential visits across the whole of Key Stage 2.
Afer-School Clubs
Breakfast and after-school clubs
We continue to offer daily breakfast, after school clubs and peripatetic music lessons.
Key dates
Feb
21st
2025
Last day of Half Term
8.55am - 3.15pm
Mar
3rd
2025
First day back after Half Term
8.55am - 3.15pm
Our Year in Numbers
Educational Visits
0
Residential Visits
0
Sporting Events
0
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Key Stage 2 Data - 2023
Average Progress Score
Reading
+ 3.40
Writing
+ 0.86
Maths
+ 3.79
Expected standard or above
Reading
97% (National - 73% )
Writing
89% (National - 71%)
Maths
97% (National - 73%)
Reading, Writing and Maths combined
86% (National - 60%)
Higher level of attainment
Reading
56% (National - 29% )
Writing
26% (National - 13%)
Maths
52% (National - 24%)
Reading, Writing and Maths combined
24% (National - 8%)
Average 'Scaled Scores'
Reading
111 (National - 105)
Maths
110 (National - 104)