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 |
Fulwood Academy has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in its recent inspection, marking a significant improvement from its previous grade of requires improvement. The school creates a positive and respectful environment where pupils feel safe and happy, demonstrating calm and polite behavior. The leadership team has effectively cultivated strong relationships between staff and pupils, and the school prioritizes inclusivity, supporting all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With an ambitious curriculum in place, the majority of pupils are achieving well, and there are numerous opportunities for personal development and responsibility.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 936 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.36%
Girls: 50.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 94 | 98 | 192 |
| 8 | 104 | 115 | 219 |
| 9 | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| 10 | 89 | 80 | 169 |
| 11 | 75 | 81 | 156 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 42.3% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% |
| African | 10.4% |
| White, Other | 10% |
| Indian | 7.1% |
| Asian, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective leadership fostering an inclusive culture
- Ambitious curriculum with a focus on the English Baccalaureate
- Wide range of extracurricular activities
- Effective strategies for supporting less confident readers
- Strong commitment to safeguarding
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum finalization needed in a small number of subjects
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.5% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 117 | 44 |
| Third Preference | 146 | 18 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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