St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
66%
Capacity
69
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 69 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Hill, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2875th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 12 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (31 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Thornley Road, Durham, County Durham, DH6 3NR |
| Headteacher | Julie Hill |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 69 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.3% |
| School Capacity | 69 / 105 (66% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2875th of 13,686
Nationally
155th of 677
In North East
36th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
31 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Thornley Road, Durham
County Durham, DH6 3NR
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