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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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