Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Preston, PR2 9RE · Lancashire · primary school
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57th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.0/10 against 4,060 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Worship Leaders, Seed to Plate, DT Baxi Primary Engineer, Cooking, and the ECO Team, alongside a choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Overview
The report judges the school as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, noting that pupils achieve well and meet high expectations. Leaders have maintained a positive culture where pupils are happy, well-behaved, and benefit from a carefully thought-out curriculum in core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils develop a "rich vocabulary" and become "skilful, confident readers, writers and mathematicians."
- Early years staff use "expert understanding" to build a secure foundation, promptly supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Behaviour is exemplary, with pupils acting with "much self-control" and low-level disruption being rare.
- The school has successfully made reading a high priority, ensuring pupils become "confident, fluent readers" through targeted support.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities and educational visits that deepen their knowledge of the natural world and arts.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is "less well developed," leading to unclear essential content and gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- The school "does not communicate its work to parents effectively," causing some parents to have concerns about aspects of the school’s work.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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