The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 37.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Claire Withers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Dudley Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 7AL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Fordley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fordley Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fordley Primary School?
Fordley Primary School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fordley Primary School take?
Fordley Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fordley Primary School?
Fordley Primary School is in Cramlington, NE23 7AL, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fordley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fordley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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