Fulwood Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Black Bull Lane Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9YR |
| Phone | 01772719060 |
| Reference Number | 135936 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 884 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.66%
Girls: 50.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 107 | 114 | 221 |
| 8 | 95 | 100 | 195 |
| 9 | 86 | 72 | 158 |
| 10 | 75 | 81 | 156 |
| 11 | 76 | 78 | 154 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.5% |
| White, Other | 11.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% |
| African | 10% |
| Indian | 6.8% |
| Asian, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-06 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2021-02-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2020-10-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2020-01-30 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-06-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-02-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-03-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-10-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-06-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-01-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-09-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-05-14 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-01-17 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-10-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-12-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.37 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
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0.15 miles |
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0.42 miles |
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St Pius X Preparatory School
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0.52 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
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0.54 miles |
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Harris Primary School
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0.65 miles |
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3LP |
0.74 miles |
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St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
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0.77 miles |
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The Olive School, Preston
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0.83 miles |
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0.86 miles |
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1 miles |
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Sherwood Primary School
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1.05 miles |
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Kennington Primary School
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1.1 miles |
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Eldon Primary School
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1.1 miles |
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The Roebuck School
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1.11 miles |
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Ingol Community Primary School
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1.17 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston
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1.17 miles |
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Acorns Primary School
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1.38 miles |
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Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Tulketh Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1EQ |
1.47 miles |
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
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1.49 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
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1.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady's Catholic High School
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0.46 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic High School
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0.67 miles |
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0.7 miles |
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Preston College
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0.81 miles |
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1.44 miles |
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1.57 miles |
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1.7 miles |
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1.94 miles |
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2.36 miles |
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2.39 miles |
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2.79 miles |
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