The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 318
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty France (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady's Catholic High School
Secondary · 366m away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 372m away
Moorbrook School
Special school · 793m away
The Roebuck School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Olive School, Preston
Primary · 1.1km away
Abrar Academy
Independent · 1.6km away
Kennington Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ingol Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fulwood and Cadley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fulwood and Cadley Primary School?
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School currently has 318 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fulwood and Cadley Primary School take?
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fulwood and Cadley Primary School?
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School is in Preston, PR2 3QT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fulwood and Cadley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fulwood and Cadley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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