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Fulwood Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andrew Galbraith

corporate_fareDUNSTONE EDUCATION TRUST

location_onPreston, PR2 9YR

language Visit Website phone 1772719060

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

759

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Attainment 8

41.4

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GCSE Rank

#54 in Lancashire

#2,342 of 3,216 nationally

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Fulwood Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Preston, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Fulwood Academy is an academy sponsor led in Preston, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of DUNSTONE EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 936 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4, placing the school #54 in Lancashire and #2,342 of 3,216 nationally. 31.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

31.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.5%

Entering EBacc56.10%

EBacc APS3.78

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.60%

EBacc APS3.31

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS2.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.87

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS2.65

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.14

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.44

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

81%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)66%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)18%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)65%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)63%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)19%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 June 2023

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	936	8	0.9%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	958	16	1.7%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	898	15	1.7%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	884	15	1.7%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	872	17	1.9%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	761	6	0.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	759	5	0.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	739	18	2.4%	5.9%	6
2021/22 (Summer term)	729	75	10.3%	4.7%	8
2021/22 (Spring term)	714	161	22.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	695	112	16.1%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	698	112	16.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	707	27	3.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	718	160	22.3%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	751	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	751	96	12.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	751	187	24.9%	4.2%	8
2018/19 (Summer term)	769	235	30.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	776	122	15.7%	3.8%	5
2018/19 (Autumn term)	782	193	24.7%	3.8%	4
2017/18 (Summer term)	757	68	9.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	763	22	2.9%	3.0%	5
2017/18 (Autumn term)	761	37	4.9%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	734	23	3.1%	3.0%	4
2016/17 (Spring term)	735	24	3.3%	3.3%	4
2016/17 (Autumn term)	740	11	1.5%	3.1%	4

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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