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Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Preston, PR2 9REPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1704 of 13,686 nationally

About Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery significantly outperforms the Lancashire local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths sits at 60%, this school achieves 79% — a gap of 19 percentage points that places it firmly among the stronger primary options in Preston. Its ranking of 6th out of 45 primary schools in the borough and within the top 25% nationally reflects consistent academic strength. The school is oversubscribed by a ratio of 3.67 to 1, with 110 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 28 of those 30 offers went to first-preference applicants. That level of demand suggests local parents recognise the school's strong performance relative to its peers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMeadowfield, Preston, Preston, PR2 9RE
HeadteacherJuliet Marland
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils246
Free School Meals (FSM)8.8%
School Capacity246 / 210 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceRoundersAthleticsNetballTennisCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Source: fulwoodstpeters.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.