What did Ofsted judge Fulwood Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Fulwood Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Fulwood Academy?

Fulwood Academy has 973 pupils on roll.

What ages does Fulwood Academy take?

Fulwood Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Fulwood Academy located?

Fulwood Academy is located in Preston, PR2 9YR, Lancashire.

How do I apply to Fulwood Academy?

Fulwood Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Fulwood Academy?

When Fulwood Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical/social/welfare reasons — Children for whom, in the opinion of professional experts, there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission associated with the child and/or family which are directly relevant to Fulwood Academy. This may include some non-statemented pupils who have special educational needs; 3. Sibling attendance — Children who will have a sibling in attendance at Fulwood Academy at the time of transfer. The term "sibling" includes stepchildren, half brothers and sisters and adopted and foster children who are living with the same family at the same address, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two pupils have the same distance measure, for example, a tie-breaker is needed. If the Governors unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria (e.g. Siblings, those living the same distance from home to school, or families residing in the same block of flats) places will be offered via a random draw.

What is the largest ethnic background at Fulwood Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.5% of pupils at Fulwood Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Fulwood Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional medical/social/welfare reasons — Children for whom, in the opinion of professional experts, there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission associated with the child and/or family which are directly relevant to Fulwood Academy. This may include some non-statemented pupils who have special educational needs.
3Sibling attendance — Children who will have a sibling in attendance at Fulwood Academy at the time of transfer. The term "sibling" includes stepchildren, half brothers and sisters and adopted and foster children who are living with the same family at the same address.
4Distance / nearness to school — Other pupils with priority given to those that live nearest to Fulwood Academy. The measurement will be taken in a straight line from the centre point of the residence to the centre point of the Academy, using the Lancashire Local Authority's geographical information system (GIS).

If two applications tie: If two pupils have the same distance measure, for example, a tie-breaker is needed. If the Governors unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria (e.g. Siblings, those living the same distance from home to school, or families residing in the same block of flats) places will be offered via a random draw.

Admission arrangements administered as part of Lancashire County Council's co-ordinated secondary admissions scheme.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Fulwood Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Fulwood Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Fulwood Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Fulwood Academy?: Fulwood Academy has 973 pupils on roll.
What ages does Fulwood Academy take?: Fulwood Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Fulwood Academy located?: Fulwood Academy is located in Preston, PR2 9YR, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Fulwood Academy?: Fulwood Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Fulwood Academy?: When Fulwood Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical/social/welfare reasons — Children for whom, in the opinion of professional experts, there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission associated with the child and/or family which are directly relevant to Fulwood Academy. This may include some non-statemented pupils who have special educational needs; 3. Sibling attendance — Children who will have a sibling in attendance at Fulwood Academy at the time of transfer. The term "sibling" includes stepchildren, half brothers and sisters and adopted and foster children who are living with the same family at the same address, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two pupils have the same distance measure, for example, a tie-breaker is needed. If the Governors unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria (e.g. Siblings, those living the same distance from home to school, or families residing in the same block of flats) places will be offered via a random draw.
What is the largest ethnic background at Fulwood Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.5% of pupils at Fulwood Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Fulwood Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional medical/social/welfare reasons — Children for whom, in the opinion of professional experts, there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission associated with the child and/or family which are directly relevant to Fulwood Academy. This may include some non-statemented pupils who have special educational needs.
3Sibling attendance — Children who will have a sibling in attendance at Fulwood Academy at the time of transfer. The term "sibling" includes stepchildren, half brothers and sisters and adopted and foster children who are living with the same family at the same address.
4Distance / nearness to school — Other pupils with priority given to those that live nearest to Fulwood Academy. The measurement will be taken in a straight line from the centre point of the residence to the centre point of the Academy, using the Lancashire Local Authority's geographical information system (GIS).

Admission arrangements administered as part of Lancashire County Council's co-ordinated secondary admissions scheme.

Fulwood Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Fulwood Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Fulwood Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Fulwood Academy?: Fulwood Academy has 973 pupils on roll.
What ages does Fulwood Academy take?: Fulwood Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Fulwood Academy located?: Fulwood Academy is located in Preston, PR2 9YR, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Fulwood Academy?: Fulwood Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Fulwood Academy?: When Fulwood Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical/social/welfare reasons — Children for whom, in the opinion of professional experts, there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission associated with the child and/or family which are directly relevant to Fulwood Academy. This may include some non-statemented pupils who have special educational needs; 3. Sibling attendance — Children who will have a sibling in attendance at Fulwood Academy at the time of transfer. The term "sibling" includes stepchildren, half brothers and sisters and adopted and foster children who are living with the same family at the same address, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two pupils have the same distance measure, for example, a tie-breaker is needed. If the Governors unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria (e.g. Siblings, those living the same distance from home to school, or families residing in the same block of flats) places will be offered via a random draw.
What is the largest ethnic background at Fulwood Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.5% of pupils at Fulwood Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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