Witton Gilbert Primary School is a community school serving families in Durham and the wider County Durham area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Witton Gilbert Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 4 to 11 years. With 197 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 203, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 28 September 2022, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.