St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
URN: 147928 • Durham DH6 3NR
Overview
- Name
- St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
- URN
- 147928
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Hill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01429820333
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thornley Road, Durham DH6 3NR
Summary
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, located in Thornley, Durham, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 69 pupils, against a capacity of 105. The school operates under the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and is federated with St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Wingate, allowing for collaborative curriculum delivery and shared resources. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and belonging, encapsulated in its mission statement, “Shine among them like stars lighting up the sky,” which encourages students to use their unique gifts to contribute positively to their environment.
The school offers a supportive and nurturing atmosphere, where both academic and personal development are prioritised. St Godric's values inclusivity, with 20.3% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse community. Parents have expressed appreciation for the school's Catholic ethos and the positive impact it has on their children's overall development, beyond academic achievements.
For further information, parents can access the school’s website, which includes resources such as newsletters, policies, and performance reports. The school encourages open communication and is willing to provide documents in various formats upon request.
The school offers a supportive and nurturing atmosphere, where both academic and personal development are prioritised. St Godric's values inclusivity, with 20.3% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse community. Parents have expressed appreciation for the school's Catholic ethos and the positive impact it has on their children's overall development, beyond academic achievements.
For further information, parents can access the school’s website, which includes resources such as newsletters, policies, and performance reports. The school encourages open communication and is willing to provide documents in various formats upon request.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- FOI Statement (download)
- Website Terms (other)
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Thornley (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 69
- Boys
- 39
- Girls
- 30
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- 2020-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 69 | 39 | 30 | 105 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 66 | 35 | 31 | 105 | 19.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 75 | 40 | 35 | 105 | 16.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 75 | 40 | 35 | 105 | 16.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 88 | 50 | 38 | 105 | 21.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 105 |
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