The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 69
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Thornley Road, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3NR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWheatley Hill Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Thornley Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Primary · 2.5km away
Ludworth Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Wingate Community Nursery School
Nursery · 2.8km away
Shotton Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Wingate Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley?
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley currently has 69 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley take?
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley?
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley is in Durham, DH6 3NR, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley have a sixth form?
No, St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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