Fatfield Academy

About Fatfield Academy

Fatfield Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Fatfield Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicky Dowdle, it falls under Sunderland local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1099th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 73 in Sunderland.

Fatfield Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Fatfield Academy include Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Art Club, Gardening and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Fatfield Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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