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North Fawdon Primary School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2SLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#4,863
of 13,686 nationally

About North Fawdon Primary School

North Fawdon Primary School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newcastle upon Tyne, and its intake tells a distinct story. With 182 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is not full, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions: 12 first-preference applications were received for 12 places, with 25 total applications chasing those spots, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.08. That suggests strong local demand despite the headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 50.9%, which is notably high compared with the national primary average of around 23%, indicating a catchment with significant socio-economic challenge. Headteacher Emma Elliott leads a school that serves a diverse community, and the nursery provision means children can join from age three. The religious character is listed as 'does not apply', so there is no faith-based admissions criterion.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrotherlee Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2SL
HeadteacherEmma Elliott
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils182
Free School Meals (FSM)50.9%
School Capacity182 / 210 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketFootballCross CountryGymnasticsRoundersTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningDramaFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySEN Unit

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Fawdon Primary School

North Fawdon Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.