The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr Peter Speck (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Sea Road, Fulwell, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 9EE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Fulwell Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Fulwell Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fulwell Junior School?
Fulwell Junior School currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fulwell Junior School take?
Fulwell Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fulwell Junior School?
Fulwell Junior School is in Sunderland, SR6 9EE, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fulwell Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Fulwell Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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