Bernard Gilpin Primary School Catchment Area
Bernard Gilpin Primary School is a community primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 422 pupils, and a capacity of 400 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–11
Age range
422
Pupils
400
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Bernard Gilpin Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Bernard Gilpin Primary School is set by Sunderland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →Bernard Gilpin Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8DA
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108830
Other Primary Schools in Houghton le Spring
If Bernard Gilpin Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Houghton le Spring are the next closest alternatives.
East Rainton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 9RA
Easington Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 0JT
Hetton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 9ND
Shiney Row Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 4QP
Bournmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 6HF
West Rainton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 6RN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Is Bernard Gilpin Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bernard Gilpin Primary School currently has 422 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 400 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bernard Gilpin Primary School? ▾
Admission to Bernard Gilpin Primary School is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bernard Gilpin Primary School cover? ▾
Bernard Gilpin Primary School is a primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bernard Gilpin Primary School? ▾
Bernard Gilpin Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.