Fatfield Academy

School Name: Fatfield Academy
Address: Southcroft, Fatfield
Town/City: Washington
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE38 8RB
Telephone Number: 01914 166728
Website: www.fatfieldacademy.co.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Inspire Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Inspire Multi Academy Trust

Headteacher: Mrs Nicky Dowdle
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 233 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.2%

URN: 142997
DfE Number: 394/2144
UKPRN: 10057098
UPRN: 45092941
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Washington and Gateshead South (E14001567)
Electoral Ward: Washington East (E05001174)

Easting & Northing: 431009E, 554460N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 4.46" N 1° 31' 4.9" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVFMJ+RQ

DfE Record: View record

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3. Columbia Grange School (1.2km)
4. Biddick Primary School (1.4km)
5. John F Kennedy Primary School (1.6km)
6. Lambton Primary School (1.6km)
7. New Penshaw Academy (1.8km)
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10. Barmston Village Primary School (2.0km)

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