SchoolScoresFulwell Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Sea Road, Fulwell, Sunderland, SR6 9EE
0191 549 3333 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 14 July 2026.
In short: 1 exceptional, 5 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
78% — 12 points above the Sunderland average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sunderland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 44th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 50th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 17.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 33rd highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 8.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 13.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 39th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.29% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 12.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Fulwell Infant School Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Seaburn Dene Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redby Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southwick Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dame Dorothy Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitburn Village Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Wood Community Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fulwell Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Fulwell Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 exceptional, 5 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Fulwell Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108763.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.