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Fordley Primary School
Dudley Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 7AL, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.9 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
383
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. While 60% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 2% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive, with 75% recommending the school, suggesting a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★3.7
School keeps me informed
89%
My child is happy
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child feels safe
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child makes good progress
78%
School has high expectations
78%
Behaviour is good
75%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black African1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
White Other0.8%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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55.05703, -1.58849 · NE23 7AL
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108611
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.fordleyschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Fordley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fordley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2024.
Is Fordley Primary School a good school?
Fordley Primary School scores 32.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Fordley Primary School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fordley Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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