North Fawdon Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2SL · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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44th of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 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 — 6.1/10 against 948 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Fawdon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 166 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school communicate progress to parents throughout the year?
What Ofsted said about North Fawdon Primary School
Overview
North Fawdon Primary School is described as a “highly inclusive, welcoming school” where pupils feel “safe, valued and happy.” The report states that “most pupils achieve well” and praises the school’s “ambitious curriculum” and strong focus on reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent conduct and attitude to learning,” with high expectations of behaviour that are “clear and consistently applied.”
- The mathematics curriculum is “well sequenced from early years,” having a “positive impact on outcomes.”
- Staff provide “good pastoral support,” ensuring pupils have “trusted adults to go to if they have any worries.”
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “swiftly and accurately,” allowing them to “learn successfully alongside their peers.”
- Parents and carers “speak very highly of the school,” noting that it “really cares for their children.”
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure staff have sufficient subject knowledge to check that pupils “know and remember important concepts before moving on to the new content,” as checks of previous learning are not firmly established in all subjects.
- The school must ensure all staff have the expertise to teach phonics effectively, as “fidelity to the scheme is not yet fully embedded,” limiting some pupils’ progress.
- Provision for vocabulary development in the early years is “not yet consistent,” leading to missed opportunities for children to develop “rich vocabulary and language.”
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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