North Fawdon Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths57%

57%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

166 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals49.4%

49.4%, 22.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38%

38%, 16.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.1%

21.1%, 6.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.4%

8.4%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near North Fawdon Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Regent Farm First School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Mountfield Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good44% met the expected standard
Grange First School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton0.9 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
St Charles' Catholic Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good83% 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
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.