St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley vs Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 291 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
445 students
| Measure | St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley Durham, North East | Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #553 of 811 | #511 of 811 |
| National rank | #11095 of 15,697 | #10189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 75 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 177.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 2% |
| 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 | stgodricsthornley.org/ | www.whprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Wheatley Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 35.8).
- •Wheatley Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 43%).
- •St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 75.
- •St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley is a academy school while Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is a local authority 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 St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley better than Wheatley Hill Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wheatley Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (39.9 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 St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School?
About 291 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley: 75. Wheatley Hill Community Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School rank in North East?
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley is 553rd of 811 and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is 511th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).