St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–1169 pupils

Thornley Road, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3NRWebsite01429820333

Inspected69 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils69

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils69

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

69 / 105 (66%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~10*

Head Teacher

Mrs Julie Hill

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 86%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 90%

4.8%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.8%vs 7.3% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 90% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support17.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication4 pupils (29%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (21%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (14%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (14%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (14%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (7%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)4

Teaching assistants (FTE)3

Support staff (FTE)4

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils69

Free school meals20.3%

English as additional language14.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British87.0%

Other4.3%

White Other4.3%

Black African4.3%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

31 responses

Happy child100.0%

Safe100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well led100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well looked after80.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2025

Trust Performance

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 848.6

Progress 8-0.11

EBacc entry61.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£9,818

total expenditure per pupil

+£2,418 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£4,833

Support staff£1,470

Premises£258

Energy£242

Learning resources£500

Income per pupil£8,682

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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