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Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring DH5 8DA
Bernard Gilpin Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Sunderland). It has about 410 boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is above average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high.
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