Durham Newton Hall Infants' School vs St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 433 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
110 students
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Durham, North East | St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #117 of 811 | #131 of 811 |
| National rank | #2429 of 15,697 | #2713 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 110 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 110 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 0.5% |
| Capacity filled | 61.1% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.durhamnewtonhall.durham.sch.uk/ | stgodricsdurham.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Durham Newton Hall Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 76.7).
- •St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham is the larger school with 212 students compared with 110.
- •Durham Newton Hall Infants' 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 Durham Newton Hall Infants' School better than St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham?
On the Success Index (England), Durham Newton Hall Infants' School ranks higher (78.2 vs 76.7 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 Durham Newton Hall Infants' School and St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School: 110. St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Newton Hall Infants' School and St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham rank in North East?
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School is 117th 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).