Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School vs St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 387 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
214 students
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Durham, North East | St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #279 of 811 | #131 of 811 |
| National rank | #5624 of 15,697 | #2713 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 0.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bluecoatcofejunior.co.uk/ | stgodricsdurham.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 61.1).
- •St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 65%).
- •Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 212.
- •Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is a local authority school while St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School better than St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham?
On the Success Index (England), St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham ranks higher (76.7 vs 61.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School and St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham?
About 387 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School: 214. St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School and St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham rank in North East?
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is 279th of 811 and St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham is 131st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).