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Fulwood Academy

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Fulwood Academy

Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 9YR

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
936
Ages
11-16
FSM
42.8%
Attainment 8
41.2
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Fulwood Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.