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Bernard Gilpin Primary School

"Where children dream, believe and achieve"

Year 5 pupils at Helmsley Castle
Children completing a sorting activity in Science
Bernard Gilpin Primary School pupils celebrate
Children walking down a slope on the top of a mountain
Year 1 children standing on the steps outside of Souter Lighthouse
Bernard Gilpin Primary School pupils on a snowy mountain at Derwent Hill
Reception children on a visit to Gibside
School Games Platinum Award - 2024/25
School Games Platinum Award - 2024/25

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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Children using atlases and globes in a Geography lesson

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Year 5 pupils at Helmsley Castle
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.

Bernard Gilpin Primary School pupils on a snowy mountain at Derwent Hill
Residential Visits

Education outside of the classroom

We offer a wide range of residential visits across the whole of Key Stage 2.

Pupil shooting a netball towards a hoop
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
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8.55am - 3.15pm
Mar
3rd
2025
First day back after Half Term
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8.55am - 3.15pm
Hanging flower baskets outside of Bernard Gilpin Primary School
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Our Year in Numbers

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Residential Visits

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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)