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Bernard Gilpin
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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.

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Afer-School Clubs

Breakfast and after-school clubs

We continue to offer daily breakfast, after school clubs and peripatetic music lessons.

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Our Year in Numbers

Educational Visits

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Residential Visits

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Sporting Events

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Key Stage 2 Data - 2025

Expected standard or above

Reading, Writing and Maths combined

87%  (National - 62% )

Reading

92%  (National - 75%)

Writing

90%  (National - 72%)

Maths

93%  (National - 74%)

Higher level of attainment

Reading, Writing and Maths combined

28% (National - 8% )

Reading

57%  (National - 33%)

Writing

32%  (National - 13%)

Maths

47%  (National - 26%)

Average 'Scaled Scores'

Reading

109.7  (National - 105.2)

Maths

109.8  (National - 104.4)