Fulwell Junior School, Sunderland
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
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Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Fulwell Junior School excels at nurturing the whole child. Beyond strong academics, the school provides exceptional opportunities for pupils to develop their talents, interests and future aspirations through a transformative curriculum. Staff genuinely know and support every child, with particular strength in helping disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs to flourish alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development and wellbeing provision with extensive enrichment in performing arts, sport and music
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum with above-average attainment in national tests
- Highly inclusive culture where disadvantaged pupils, those with SEND and all others receive effective, tailored support
- Exceptional behaviour and attendance - pupils demonstrate integrity, respect and self-discipline
- Strong, ambitious curriculum delivered with confidence by well-trained teachers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Performing arts, sport, music, The Lab, creative arts studio, careers experiences with employers, faculties for critical thinking and communication
Fulwell Junior School is an exceptionally well-led school where pupils thrive academically and personally. Leaders have created a highly ambitious, inclusive culture that prepares all pupils excellently for secondary school and beyond.
At a Glance
11.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 83%. Maths has improved from 80% to 86%. Writing has remained stable at around 87%.
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
26.7
KS2
13
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
350 pupils
360 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sunderland
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sunderland
Admissions Demand - Sunderland
Places available
3,460
Applications
2,785
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Sunderland (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.03427%
Overall absence
4.51977%
Persistent absence
354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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