North Fawdon Primary School
Brotherlee Road, Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2SLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North Fawdon Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 62nd of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 5 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
North Fawdon Primary School is a highly inclusive, welcoming school. It is at the heart of the local community and pupils feel safe, valued and happy. Most pupils achieve well. The school has an alternative resource provision called The Harbour. Pupils with additional needs thrive in the provision. They make good progress from their starting points. The school has exceptionally high mobility, which can prove to be a challenge. To support new pupils and families, the school has adopted an inclusive and nurturing ethos to school life. Parents and carers speak very highly of the school. They say the school really cares for their children. The school motto 'Be Brave, Dream Big, Inspire Others,' is a golden thread that runs through school life. This school is passionate about helping pupils become well rounded, empathetic citizens. High expectations of behaviour are clear and consistently applied. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), demonstrate this in their excellent conduct and attitude to learning. The school provides good pastoral support. Pupils say they have trusted adults to go to if they have any worries. Pupils consistently demonstrate respect for each other. The school works well with families to improve attendance. The work they are doing is beginning to have an impact.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
166 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near North Fawdon Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Farm First School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mountfield Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Grange First School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Elliott
- Phone
- 01912851350
- Address
- Brotherlee Road, Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2SL
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 143268
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.