Located in Sunderland, Fulwell Infant School Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. 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.
Fulwell Infant School Academy currently has around 359 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ebdon Lane, Sunderland, SR6 8ED |
| Website: | http://www.fulwellinfant.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01915495666 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sunderland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Wendy Angus |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139026 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 359 |
| Number of Boys: | 187 |
| Number of Girls: | 172 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.80% | 333 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| African | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwell Junior School Sea Road , Fulwell SR6 9EE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Infant School Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy Ebdon Lane , Fulwell SR6 8ED | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn School Nicholas Avenue , Whitburn SR6 7EX | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigievar School 37 Roker Park Road , SR6 9PL | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon of Light School Vaux Brewery Way , Stadium Park SR5 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 3,140 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.