The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Bridon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Carrhouse Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFramwellgate School Durham
Secondary · 342m away
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
Primary · 388m away
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
Primary · 433m away
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Primary · 482m away
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Special school · 977m away
Finchale Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Durham Sixth Form Centre
16 plus · 2.1km away
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham's Ofsted rating?
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham?
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham take?
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham?
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham is in Durham, DH1 5LZ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham have a sixth form?
No, St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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