Fishburn Primary School, based in Stockton-on-Tees, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Fishburn Primary School currently has around 136 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.3% boys and 53.7% girls. Around 48.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | East View, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 4AU |
| Website: | www.fishburnprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01740620162 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Richard Parkin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150575 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 209 |
| Number of Pupils: | 136 |
| Number of Boys: | 63 |
| Number of Girls: | 73 |
| White British | 94.10% | 128 |
| African | 2.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishburn Primary School East View , Fishburn TS21 4AU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishburn Primary School East View , Fishburn TS21 4AU | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Catholic Primary School Elwick View , Trimdon Village TS29 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Elwick View , Trimdon Village TS29 6HY | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trimdon Junior School Elwick View , Trimdon Village TS29 6JU | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgefield Community College Hawthorn Road , Sedgefield TS21 3DD | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgefield Community College Hawthorn Road , Sedgefield TS21 3DD | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.