The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicky Dowdle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Secondary · 436m away
Biddick Academy
Secondary · 826m away
Columbia Grange School
Special school · 1.2km away
Biddick Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
John F Kennedy Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lambton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
New Penshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
New Penshaw Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fatfield Academy?
Fatfield Academy currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fatfield Academy take?
Fatfield Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fatfield Academy?
Fatfield Academy is in Washington, NE38 8RB, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fatfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, Fatfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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