Fordley Primary School

A not judged foundation school school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fordley Primary School.

Cramlington, NE237AL Ofsted: Not Judged Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
27 November 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dudley Drive
Dudley
Cramlington, NE237AL
Phone
1912502207
Website
fordleyschool.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108611
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Dudley Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7AL
Website
www.fordleyschool.com/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
371
Free School Meals
42.5% (158 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 106.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
371 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aiming Higher"

Resilience Empathy Self-awareness Positivity Excellence Communication Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the Headteacher introducing Fordley as a large, growing primary school serving the local community, including Fordley Flyers (nursery/preschool), and inviting enquiries.

Curriculum Highlights

Maths curriculum uses Mastering Number@KS1 and Mastering Number@KS2 with NCETM curriculum prioritisation materials and Great North Maths Hub CPD to develop mastery and representations. Phonics and reading are delivered through Read Write Inc (RWI) with daily phonics in KS1, discussing screening checks and home reading linked to phonic knowledge. Reading is enriched through daily guided reading in KS2, a broad range of texts, and reading for pleasure activities including library visits and theatre experiences. Writing is taught with the Talk for Writing approach, with writing for real purposes, publishing for younger pupils, and writing for pleasure. Curriculum emphasizes equity and social justice, with a focus on narrowing gaps for disadvantaged children and embedding broad, culturally aware learning through cross-curricular links. There is a strong focus on vocabulary development, metacognition, and progressive skill development with explicit progression and assessment measures.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club opens at 8:00am (doors shut at 8:25am). Morning Nursery and Fordley Flyers run 8:30am–11:30am. Afternoon Nursery and Fordley Flyers run 12:30pm–3:30pm. Main School (Reception to Y6) opens 8:40am with an 8:50am start. Afterschool childcare runs from 3:20pm–6:00pm. Total time about 32.5 hours per week.

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