St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
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
The full report on this school
What 31 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (19 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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