Finchale Primary School vs St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finchale Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | Finchale Primary School Durham, North East | St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #49 of 811 | #131 of 811 |
| National rank | #999 of 15,697 | #2713 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 0.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 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.finchale.durham.sch.uk | stgodricsdurham.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Finchale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 76.7).
- •Finchale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 73%).
- •Finchale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 10%).
- •St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham is the larger school with 212 students compared with 209.
- •Finchale Primary 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 Finchale Primary School better than St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham?
On the Success Index (England), Finchale Primary School ranks higher (88.3 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 Finchale Primary School and St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finchale Primary School: 209. St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finchale Primary School and St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham rank in North East?
Finchale Primary School is 49th 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).