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Fulwood Academy
Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9YR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.9 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
936
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning. It boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.4, placing it in the top 73% of schools nationally, although only 51% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate of 56% is commendable, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 51% | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.3%
Asian Pakistani11.2%
Black African10.4%
White Other10.0%
Asian Indian7.1%
Asian Other5.7%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.78712, -2.71955 · PR2 9YR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN135936
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.fulwoodacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Fulwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Fulwood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2023.
Is Fulwood Academy a good school?
Fulwood Academy scores 27.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Fulwood Academy in GCSEs?
Fulwood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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