Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Meadowfield Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9RE |
| Phone | 01772864550 |
| Reference Number | 119416 |
Fulwood, St Peter’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery has been rated as 'Good' overall in this first routine inspection since its last assessment 12 years ago, where it was rated 'Outstanding'. The school demonstrates a strong quality of education, with pupils achieving well, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics. There is a clear structure in place that allows for effective learning, especially in early years, where children gain a solid foundation. However, significant gaps in curriculum clarity have been noted, leading to some essential content being missed in a few subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 246 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.78%
Girls: 51.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| 4 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| 5 | 16 | 18 | 34 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 45.9% |
| Indian | 19.1% |
| African | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White, Other | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and meet high expectations.
- Strong emphasis on developing vocabulary and reading skills.
- Effective support for children with SEND.
- High levels of pupil happiness and engagement in learning.
- Well-structured early years curriculum fostering confidence in learners.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in curriculum clarity in a few subjects.
- Ineffective communication with parents causing concerns.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 30% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | 2.4 | ||
| Maths | 2.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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