Fordley Primary School
Cramlington, NE23 7AL · North Tyneside · primary school
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33rd of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.8/10 against 1,976 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fordley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Dodgeball, Tag and Touch club, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 377 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the top 2.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Fordley Primary School
Overview
Fordley Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils enjoy "positive, caring relationships" and feel safe. The school has developed an "ambitious and broad curriculum" that supports strong progress, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Despite significant disruption from building works, staff demonstrate a "strong sense of teamwork" and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils show "resilience in the face of challenges" and have "positive attitudes to learning," taking pride in their work.
- The curriculum is well-designed to help pupils "make connections between current and prior learning," ensuring knowledge builds over time.
- Reading outcomes are strong, with "much improved provisional outcomes in 2024" following swift action to address previous phonics weaknesses.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including assistance from external specialists.
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," while leaders are "considerate of staff workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently address weaknesses in "early writing skills," including motor skills and letter formation, before moving pupils to complex tasks.
- In the early years, staff interactions are not always "precise enough" and do not consistently develop children’s language or learning effectively.
- While attendance is improving, the school must continue efforts to ensure all pupils attend regularly, as some still do not attend "regularly enough."
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
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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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