Fulwood Academy
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Attainment 8 of 41.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.37
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.63, -0.11]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 139 | 41.4 | — | 47.5% | 56.1% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 135 | 37.9 | -0.37 | 43.0% | 49.6% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 129 | 35.2 | -0.54 | 38.0% | 12.0% | 2.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 159 | 34.0 | -0.87 | 34.0% | 6.0% | 2.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135936 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Andrew Galbraith |
| Trust | DUNSTONE EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | PR2 9YR |
| Latest pupils | 139 |
| FSM eligible | 42.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9YR
http://www.fulwoodacademy.co.uk/View local authority page1772719060| DfE number | 6906 |
| UKPRN | 10027711 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2009 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 17 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2023 |