Shotton Primary School vs St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shotton Primary School
Shotton Colliery · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
289 students
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | Shotton Primary School Shotton Colliery, North East | St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #470 of 811 | #553 of 811 |
| National rank | #9503 of 15,697 | #11095 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 289 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 47.9% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 67.8% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| 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 | Shotton Colliery | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.shottonprimary.durham.sch.uk/ | stgodricsthornley.org/ |
The verdict
- •Shotton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 35.8).
- •Shotton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 43%).
- •St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Shotton Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 75.
- •Shotton Primary School is a local authority school while St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley 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 Shotton Primary School better than St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley?
On the Success Index (England), Shotton Primary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 35.8 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 Shotton Primary School and St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Shotton Colliery and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shotton Primary School: 289. St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shotton Primary School and St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley rank in North East?
Shotton Primary School is 470th of 811 and St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley is 553rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).