The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 48.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- EDEN ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Richard Parkin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
East View, Fishburn, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 4AU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fishburn Primary School?
Fishburn Primary School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fishburn Primary School take?
Fishburn Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fishburn Primary School?
Fishburn Primary School is in Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 4AU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fishburn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fishburn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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