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North Fawdon Primary School
Brotherlee Road, Fawdon, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2SL, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.0 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
182
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, indicating a strong community and supportive environment. However, only 10% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.4%
Black African17.0%
Other9.3%
Asian Other6.0%
Mixed Other4.4%
White Other3.8%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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55.01733, -1.64780 · NE3 2SL
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN143268
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is North Fawdon Primary School rated by Ofsted?
North Fawdon Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is North Fawdon Primary School a good school?
North Fawdon Primary School scores 63.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 North Fawdon Primary School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, North Fawdon Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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