Fulwood Academy

About Fulwood Academy

Fulwood Academy is an academy sponsor led in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 936 pupils on roll. It is part of DUNSTONE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 (2025/26). 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 44.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

936 / 1,000 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Black Bull Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9YR

Phone

01772719060

Principal

Andrew Galbraith

Website

http://www.fulwoodacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fulwood Academy?

Fulwood Academy is an academy sponsor led in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Fulwood Academy have?

Fulwood Academy has 936 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Fulwood Academy's Ofsted rating?

Fulwood Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).

How does Fulwood Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Fulwood Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 in 2025/26.

Is Fulwood Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fulwood Academy is part of DUNSTONE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Fulwood Academy?

Fulwood Academy is located at Black Bull Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9YR.