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Fatfield Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Fatfield Academy is a academy converter primary school in Washington, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 228 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

228

Pupils

240

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Fatfield Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Fatfield Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sunderland catchment area documents →

Fatfield Academy — School Information

Full address
Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8RB
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
18.2% of pupils
DfE URN
142997

Other Primary Schools in Washington

If Fatfield Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Washington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fatfield Academy

Is Fatfield Academy oversubscribed?

Fatfield Academy is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Fatfield Academy?

Admission to Fatfield Academy is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Fatfield Academy cover?

Fatfield Academy is a primary school in Washington, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Fatfield Academy?

Fatfield Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.