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Schools similar to St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley

County Durham · ages 3 to 11 · URN 147928

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MeasureSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, ThornleyEssendon CofE (VC) Primary SchoolRemove Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
Pupils2025/26 · Academic year75SourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics77SourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
Free school meals2025/26 · Academic year28%SourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics27.3%SourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
First language other than English2025/26 · Academic year10.7%SourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics9.1%SourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)2025/26 · Academic year21.33%SourceDfE: Special educational needs in England · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/special-educational-needs-in-england+ sourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics18.18%SourceDfE: Special educational needs in England · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/special-educational-needs-in-england+ sourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
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1St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall

County Durham · ages 3 to 11 · URN148789

84 pupils / 75 at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley2025/26 · Academic year

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BlackhallSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Free school meals27.4% / 28%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English13.1% / 10.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.62% / 21.33%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.29 percentage points higher
  • 9 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.29 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

2Wilton Primary Academy

Redcar and Cleveland · ages 3 to 11 · URN146067

76 pupils / 75 at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley2025/26 · Academic year

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Wilton Primary AcademySt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Free school meals30.3% / 28%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.3% / 10.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.74% / 21.33%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.6 percentage points lower
  • 1 more pupil
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

3Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School

Hertfordshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN117393

77 pupils / 75 at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley2025/26 · Academic year

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Essendon CofE (VC) Primary SchoolSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Free school meals27.3% / 28%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.1% / 10.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.18% / 21.33%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.15 percentage points lower
  • 2 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.15 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.

4Little Bollington CofE Primary School

Cheshire East · ages 3 to 11 · URN147810

75 pupils / 75 at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley2025/26 · Academic year

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Little Bollington CofE Primary SchoolSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Free school meals29.3% / 28%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.3% / 10.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20% / 21.33%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 9.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.33 percentage points lower
  • Pupils: the same
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01.
  • First language other than English: difference 9.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.33 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

5Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth

Lancashire · ages 3 to 11 · URN151085

81 pupils / 75 at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley2025/26 · Academic year

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, CarnforthSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Free school meals25.9% / 28%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English18.5% / 10.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.93% / 21.33%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 7.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.59 percentage points higher
  • 6 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01.
  • First language other than English: difference 7.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.59 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

6St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham

Lancashire · ages 3 to 11 · URN151087

100 pupils / 75 at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley2025/26 · Academic year

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-WeshamSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Free school meals29% / 28%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English11% / 10.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12% / 21.33%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 9.33 percentage points lower
  • 25 more pupils
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 27 February 2024 · published 24 April 2024 · recorded under URN 119629 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Good; Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.33 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02.
  • Total pupils: difference 25 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

7Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy

Nottinghamshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN143297

69 pupils / 75 at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley2025/26 · Academic year

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Burntstump Seely CofE Primary AcademySt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Free school meals31.9% / 28%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.8% / 10.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.29% / 21.33%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.04 percentage points lower
  • 6 fewer pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.04 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

8Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law

County Durham · ages 3 to 11 · URN148916

83 pupils / 75 at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley2025/26 · Academic year

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Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow LawSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Free school meals32.5% / 28%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 10.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.1% / 21.33%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 10.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.76 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02.
  • First language other than English: difference 10.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.76 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

9St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton

County Durham · ages 3 to 11 · URN148609

141 pupils / 75 at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley2025/26 · Academic year

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, DiptonSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Free school meals27% / 28%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.7% / 10.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.28% / 21.33%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point lower
  • First language other than English: 5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.06 percentage points lower
  • 66 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.06 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 66 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.05.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

10Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School

Derbyshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN112648

72 pupils / 75 at St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley2025/26 · Academic year

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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery SchoolSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Free school meals26.4% / 28%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.8% / 10.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.44% / 21.33%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 7.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.89 percentage points lower
  • 3 fewer pupils
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 October 2024 · published 23 October 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01.
  • First language other than English: difference 7.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.89 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.

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St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley

County Durham · ages 3 to 11 · URN147928

Small KS2 cohort: 7 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 14.3 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Pupils752025/26
Free school meals28%2025/26
First language other than English10.7%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)21.33%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard43%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard14%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.94%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence7.58%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
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How schools are matched

We compare open primary schools in England that teach through to age 11. We match current eligibility for free school meals first, then first language other than English, SEND and pupil numbers. The same age range is preferred. Region, faith and school type have a smaller influence.

A similar intake does not explain a difference in results. Use this list to choose schools to investigate, then check their reports and local circumstances.

View the matching calculation and data sources

SEND is calculated from pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan, divided by the school roll. We only calculate it when the source counts, year and coverage agree. It is rounded to two decimal places here.

Matching weights
MeasureWeight
Free school meals45%
First language other than English25%
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)20%
Pupils10%

Lower matching scores mean more similar pupil context. Context bonuses can take a score below zero; a score is not a rating or a percentage.

Open England GIAS Primary; statutory low age at most 5 (including nursery ages 2/3) and high age 11. All four inputs required in the same academic year. Prefer exact low/high ages when at least 10 candidates remain after the report-card filter; otherwise disclose relaxation. Outcomes never select or rank peers. Context bonuses require nonmissing exact region, religious character and establishment type code; missing context earns no bonus. Lower distance is closer, including negative totals after bonuses.

5734 schools were eligible; 10 are shown.

  • fsm: Absolute percentage-point difference / 100
  • eal: Absolute percentage-point difference / 100; First language other than English
  • send: Absolute percentage-point difference / 100
  • size: Absolute pupil-count difference / max(target pupils, candidate pupils)

SEND formula: 100 * (SEN_support + EHC_plan) / characteristics.pupils; same school, Academic year and year; SEN total_pupils must equal characteristics.pupils. Ties are resolved by URN ascending.

Schools can be excluded for more than one reason:

  • Not a primary school: 21888
  • Does not cover the full primary age range: 28649
  • Not open: 25401
  • England location unverified: 3043
  • The selected school: 1
  • FSM percentage missing: 192
  • First-language percentage missing: 192
  • Pupil number missing: 192
  • SEND: published SEN support, EHC plan or pupil total missing: 192
  • Different age range: 8362

Missing means no usable figure was provided. Suppressed means the publisher withheld it. Unavailable means no usable value can be shown; check the source and published code. Not applicable and low reliability retain the publisher’s stated limits.

Comparison reference: htc-full-primary-v1:2026-10-26.

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