Fulfen Primary School
95%
Capacity
398
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Fulfen Primary School
Fulfen Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lichfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 398 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jane Davies, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 927th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 34 in Lichfield.
Fulfen Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 59 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Fulfen Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lichfield, Fulfen Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Rugeley Road, Fulfen Cp School, Burntwood, Lichfield, WS7 9BJ |
| Headteacher | Jane Davies |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 398 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.5% |
| School Capacity | 398 / 420 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
927th of 13,686
Nationally
85th of 1,378
In West Midlands
4th of 34
In Lichfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
83%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
149
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rugeley Road, Fulfen Cp School, Burntwood
Lichfield, WS7 9BJ
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