Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Address: Hall Lane
Town/City: Houghton le Spring
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: DH5 8DA
Telephone Number: 01919 172999
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Bainbridge
Capacity: 400
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 417 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.6%

Location and administration

URN: 108830
DfE Number: 394/2176
UKPRN: 10078368
UPRN: 45052146
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South (E14001295)
Electoral Ward: Houghton South & Hetton Downs (E05016383)

Easting & Northing: 434347E, 549628N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 50' 27.36" N 1° 27' 59.66" W
Plus Code: 9C6WRGRM+99

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Houghton Le Spring Nursery School (0.3km)
  2. Kepier (0.5km)
  3. St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton (0.6km)
  4. Gillas Lane Primary Academy (0.7km)
  5. Burnside Academy Inspires (1.1km)
  6. Eppleton Academy Primary School (1.4km)
  7. Newbottle Primary Academy (1.6km)
  8. Dubmire Primary (2.1km)
  9. East Rainton Primary School (2.1km)
  10. Hetton Academy (2.5km)
Governors

  • Mr Andrew Bainbridge - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 April 2027.
  • Ms Vivienne Coy - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2026.
  • Mr Alan Hennis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 July 2030.
  • Mr Maurice Hepworth - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 March 2027.
  • Mrs Victoria Hepworth - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 April 2027.
  • Mr Peter Iveson - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2026.
  • Mrs Kay Jenkins - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2027.
  • Professor Michael Jopling - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2027.
  • Mr Nick Page - Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2030.
  • Mrs Jacqui Willis - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mrs Victoria Winlow - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Mr Steven Young - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 April 2027.