St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Durham, DH1 5LZ · County Durham · primary school
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47th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 717 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 41% | 3.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 26% | 1.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Year 5 pupils go on a residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils during the Year 5 residential preparation?
What Ofsted said about St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Overview
Pupils are described as proud, happy, and safe, benefiting from a strong Catholic ethos of ‘love, respect and value’. The school is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and attitudes and personal development, reflecting ‘first-class learning behaviours’ and ‘exceptional’ pupil conduct.
Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes are ‘exceptional’, with pupils displaying ‘first-class learning behaviours’ and strong emotional resilience.
- Personal development is ‘exemplary’, with pupils understanding fundamental British values and diverse faiths.
- Mathematics and early reading curricula are ‘well-sequenced’, enabling rapid progress in phonics and numeracy.
- Provision for pupils with education, health and care plans is ‘well developed’, ensuring full participation in lessons.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, and leaders communicate effectively with parents and carers.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must act more consistently on assessment data to address gaps in reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils catch up quickly.
- Curriculum plans for foundation subjects like history and art lack sequential progression, preventing pupils from building secure subject knowledge from Reception to Year 6.
- Governors do not use monitoring visits efficiently to challenge leaders, requiring better training to hold leaders to account effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training and following reporting procedures ‘consistently and thoroughly’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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