The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.4
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 129 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 936
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 42.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- DUNSTONE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Galbraith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
17 official reports linked on this page, including 16 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9YR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen's Drive Primary School
Primary · Very close
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Primary · 676m away
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Secondary · 735m away
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Secondary · 840m away
St Pius X Preparatory School
Independent · 840m away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 863m away
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Olive School, Preston
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Fulwood Academy a selective school?
No. Fulwood Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fulwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fulwood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fulwood Academy?
Fulwood Academy currently has 936 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fulwood Academy take?
Fulwood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fulwood Academy?
Fulwood Academy is in Preston, PR2 9YR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fulwood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Fulwood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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