Fatfield Academy

About Fatfield Academy

Fatfield Academy is an academy converter in Washington, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 228 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sunderland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

228 / 240 (95%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Southcroft, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 8RB

Phone

01914166728

Headteacher

Nicky Dowdle

Website

www.fatfieldacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fatfield Academy?

Fatfield Academy is an academy converter in Washington, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Fatfield Academy have?

Fatfield Academy has 228 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Fatfield Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

74% of pupils at Fatfield Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Fatfield Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fatfield Academy is part of INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Fatfield Academy?

Fatfield Academy is located at Southcroft, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 8RB.