Witton Gilbert Primary School

School Name: Witton Gilbert Primary School
Address: Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert
Town/City: Durham
Postcode: DH7 6TF
Telephone Number: 01913 710424
Website: www.wittongilbert.durham.sch.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Headteacher: Mrs Paula Nelson
Capacity: 203
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 188 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.5%

URN: 114122
DfE Number: 840/2462
UKPRN: 10072157
UPRN: 100110804310
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Sacriston & Witton Gilbert (E05016190)

Easting & Northing: 423376E, 545797N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 48' 25.7" N 1° 38' 15.73" W
Plus Code: 9C6WR946+VW

DfE Record: View record

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