Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
117%
Capacity
246
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 246 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Juliet Marland, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1704th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 45 in Preston.
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 30 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Meadowfield, Preston, Preston, PR2 9RE |
| Headteacher | Juliet Marland |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 246 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 246 / 210 (117% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1704th of 13,686
Nationally
214th of 2,065
In North West
6th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
79%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
110
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Meadowfield, Preston
Preston, PR2 9RE
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