The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- 51% 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 50.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Elliott (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
Brotherlee Road, Fawdon, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMountfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Grange First School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton
Primary · 1.4km away
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Brunton First School
Primary · 1.5km away
Newcastle Bridges School
Academy · 1.5km away
Kenton School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Gosforth High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is North Fawdon Primary School a selective school?
No. North Fawdon Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend North Fawdon Primary School?
North Fawdon Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Fawdon Primary School take?
North Fawdon Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Fawdon Primary School?
North Fawdon Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2SL, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Fawdon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, North Fawdon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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