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Fatfield Academy
Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.3 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
228
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% of schools nationally. Additionally, the overall satisfaction among parents is reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 76.3, which is better than 76% of schools. However, only 22% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
White Other1.3%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black African0.9%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.88394, -1.51818 · NE38 8RB
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN142997
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fatfieldacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fatfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Fatfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2016.
Is Fatfield Academy a good school?
Fatfield Academy scores 76.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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