Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8DA
Data last updated 22 October 2026.
- Phase: Primary
- Gender: Mixed
- Ages: 5 to 11
- Admissions: Not applicable
- Sixth form: No
- Pupils (2025/26 census): 417 (229 boys, 188 girls)
- Capacity: 400
- Free school meals (2025/26 census): 21.6%
- Telephone: 01919172999
- Ofsted: Outstanding (21 Sep 2022)
- KS2 expected standard: 87% (2024/25, revised)
- Applications (Reception entry, September 2026): 108 applications, 60 places offered
Phase, type, gender, ages, admissions, sixth form, capacity and contact details are from the Department for Education's school register as at 21 October 2026. Ofsted inspection records as at 30 September 2026.
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