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Fulwood Academy

Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 9YR

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.4%
Basics 9-5
30.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2335.246.4
2023/2437.946.4
2024/2541.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.540.00
2023/24-0.370.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
56.1%
EBacc APS
3.76
EBacc 9-5
15.8%
EBacc 9-4
29.5%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Our Lady's Catholic High School
0.74 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
0.84 km away · Voluntary aided school
Outstanding
Lancashire Education Medical Services
1.07 km away · Miscellaneous
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
1.13 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Preston College
1.3 km away · Further education

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About Fulwood Academy

Fulwood Academy is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. The school has around 936 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 9YR | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fulwood Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Good
  2. Jul 2021 — Requires improvement
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Jan 2020 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. Feb 2019 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Fulwood Academy

What is Fulwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fulwood Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Fulwood Academy's latest exam results?
Fulwood Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Fulwood Academy located?
Fulwood Academy is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR2 9YR).
How many pupils attend Fulwood Academy?
Fulwood Academy has around 936 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Fulwood Academy with other schools?
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