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What is Witton Gilbert Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Witton Gilbert Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Witton Gilbert Primary School located?

Witton Gilbert Primary School is located in Durham, North East, DH7 6TF.

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Witton Gilbert Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Witton Gilbert Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Witton Gilbert Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Witton Gilbert Primary School has 50% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 105 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected50%Attendance95.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.9

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Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Witton Gilbert Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 105 pupils
SEN support: 17% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Witton Gilbert Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 74/100

Good surroundings

Air quality91/100

Transport access23/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Witton Gilbert Primary School

At Witton Gilbert Primary School, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

58% met the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths.

Attendance at Witton Gilbert Primary School

Witton Gilbert Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Witton Gilbert Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Witton Gilbert Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Witton Gilbert Primary School

Witton Gilbert Primary School has 105 pupils on roll.

24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Witton Gilbert Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Witton Gilbert Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Witton Gilbert Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Witton Gilbert Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Witton Gilbert Primary School