Fulwood Academy
URN: 135936 • Preston PR2 9YR
Overview
- Name
- Fulwood Academy
- URN
- 135936
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DUNSTONE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Galbraith (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01772719060
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Black Bull Lane, Preston PR2 9YR
Summary
Fulwood Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Preston, Lancashire, with a current enrollment of 936 pupils and a capacity of 1,000. As an academy sponsor-led institution under the Dunstone Education Trust, it aims to provide a high-quality educational experience focused on both academic achievement and personal development. The school emphasizes a strong academic ethos supported by a robust pastoral system, ensuring that the progress and wellbeing of pupils are central to its mission.
The curriculum at Fulwood Academy is designed to foster creativity, ambition, and a sense of community among students. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, which contribute to character development and integrity. The staff are committed to maintaining high expectations for teaching and learning, creating an environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
Fulwood Academy is dedicated to engaging with the local community, supported by its sponsor, Sir Charles Dunstone. The academy aims to build on the strengths of its predecessor school, providing modern facilities and resources that prepare students for success in the 21st century. The House system implemented at the academy encourages personal involvement and fosters a sense of belonging among pupils.
The curriculum at Fulwood Academy is designed to foster creativity, ambition, and a sense of community among students. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, which contribute to character development and integrity. The staff are committed to maintaining high expectations for teaching and learning, creating an environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
Fulwood Academy is dedicated to engaging with the local community, supported by its sponsor, Sir Charles Dunstone. The academy aims to build on the strengths of its predecessor school, providing modern facilities and resources that prepare students for success in the 21st century. The House system implemented at the academy encourages personal involvement and fosters a sense of belonging among pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Broughton High School (74.6)
- All Hallows Catholic High School (71.4)
- Eden Boys' School, Preston (69.2)
- Penwortham Girls' High School (67.1)
- Preston Muslim Girls High School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DUNSTONE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 936
- Boys
- 462
- Girls
- 474
- FSM %
- 42.80
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 936 | 462 | 474 | 1000 | 42.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 884 | 439 | 445 | 1000 | 39.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 714 | 338 | 376 | 1000 | 38.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 714 | 338 | 376 | 1000 | 38.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 707 | 354 | 353 | 1000 | 34.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 751 | 389 | 362 | 1000 | 30.30 |
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