North Fawdon Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
North Fawdon Primary School currently has around 182 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 50.9% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.4%. african pupils make up about 17%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brotherlee Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2SL |
| Website: | https://www.northfawdon.smartacademies.net |
| Telephone: | 01912851350 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Elliott |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 143268 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 182 |
| Number of Boys: | 98 |
| Number of Girls: | 84 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.40% | 88 |
| African | 17.00% | 31 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.30% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 6.00% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 8 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 7 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Junior School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Infant School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.