Our School
Bernard Gilpin Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in the heart of Houghton-le-Spring, a town in Tyne and Wear, England. The school's namesake, Bernard Gilpin, was a prominent 16th-century clergyman who dedicated his life to serving the community and championing education for all.
In the same spirit, the Bernard Gilpin Primary School is committed to providing high-quality education to its students in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Headteacher's Welcome
Our educational aim is simple: we are constantly striving to create an exciting learning paradise for all, in which children can succeed and flourish. Courtesy and good manners are at the forefront of our school philosophy.
As well as the completion of our exciting improvements to the learning environment, our school curriculum has been completely redesigned in order to continually improve academic standards and pursue new learning.
We strongly believe that teaching your children is a privilege and, as such, we are motivated to ensure learning opportunities are adapted and designed around their needs and interests. The decision to purchase two mini buses, which are constantly in use, has enhanced our children’s learning and understanding to an entirely different level. Giving our children first hand, real world learning experiences is having a tremendous impact upon standards within our school.