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St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley

County Durham, DH6 3NRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2875 of 13,686 nationally

About St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley

St Godrics Catholic Primary School in Thornley is a small, oversubscribed state primary with a distinctly local feel. With 69 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, the school is running well below its physical limit, yet demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, 23 families applied for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.92. Ten of those applications were first-preference offers, suggesting the school is a popular first choice for local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools and reflects the school's role in serving a community with above-average economic need. As a Roman Catholic school, it draws families seeking a faith-based education within the County Durham authority, and its headteacher, Julie Hill, leads a team that parents overwhelmingly endorse — 97% of respondents to the Parent View survey would recommend the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressThornley Road, Durham, County Durham, DH6 3NR
HeadteacherJulie Hill
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils69
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity69 / 105 (66% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallGymnasiumDining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballRoundersDanceGymnasticsSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: stgodricsthornley.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.