Witton Gilbert Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Durham, North East DH7 6TF · County Durham
#512 of 811 primary schools in North East
#10274 of 15,697 nationally
About Witton Gilbert Primary School
Witton Gilbert Primary School is a local authority primary located in Durham, in the County Durham local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 188 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 39.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 512th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (24th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 188; capacity filled 92.6%.
There are 51 schools in Durham; Witton Gilbert Primary School ranks 35th of 50 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)53%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)24.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Witton Gilbert Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 188
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 24.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 53%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Witton Gilbert Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Sacriston Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students · 1.3 km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 1.8 km away
Bearpark Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
105 students · 2.4 km away
Langley Park Primary School
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
183 students · 2.5 km away
Durham Academy
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
405 students · 2.8 km away
Nettlesworth Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students · 3.1 km away
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
201 students · 3.2 km away
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students · 3.3 km away
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
375 students · 3.4 km away
Edmondsley Primary Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
163 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Birtley East Community Primary School
Birtley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Cockton Hill Junior School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
187 students
Seaton Sluice First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
187 students
Ringway Primary School
Choppington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
Crookhill Community Primary School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
Lumley Junior School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
186 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Witton Gilbert Primary School a good school?
Witton Gilbert Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 39.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #512 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Witton Gilbert Primary School rank in North East?
Witton Gilbert Primary School ranks #512 of 811 primary schools in North East and #10274 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Witton Gilbert Primary School?
Witton Gilbert Primary School had 188 students in 2025.
Is Witton Gilbert Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Witton Gilbert Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Witton Gilbert Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Witton Gilbert Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.