Fatfield Academy
Washington, NE38 8RB · Sunderland · primary school
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18th of 73 primary schools in Sunderland we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.6/10 against 4,258 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fatfield Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The school achieved a higher standard for 22.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama Club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Fatfield Academy
Overview
Fatfield Academy is confirmed as a "good school" following an ungraded inspection. The report describes it as a "happy school" where pupils enjoy their education and benefit from "very warm, trusting and respectful relationships" with staff who know them well.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, with bullying being rare and dealt with promptly.
- Reading provision has been "revised and strengthened," enabling pupils to become "confident, fluent readers more rapidly."
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with new learning built in "small, manageable steps" and misconceptions addressed quickly.
- Personal development is "extremely well supported" through initiatives like outdoor play, careers programmes, and residential trips.
- Staff provide targeted support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to learn alongside classmates.
Areas to improve
- The history curriculum lacks clear sequencing, meaning pupils "confuse different periods" and struggle to explain the importance of events.
- The school must ensure the curriculum in all subjects clearly identifies the order in which knowledge is taught and that teachers receive adequate support to deliver it.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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