Is Fulwood and Cadley Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Urgent improvement and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Not met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 413th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Fulwood and Cadley Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 41% of pupils at Fulwood and Cadley Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Fulwood and Cadley Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Fulwood and Cadley Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Fulwood and Cadley Primary School

Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3QT

Local ranking413th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Urgent improvement

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Special measures.

Safeguarding standards Not met

Achievement: Urgent improvement
Curriculum & teaching: Urgent improvement
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Urgent improvement
Inclusion: Urgent improvement
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 41.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 63.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 72.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 46

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 318
Boys: 149 (47%)
Girls: 171 (53%)
Capacity: 315 (102% full)
SEND: 20.8%
FSM Eligible: 26.4%
EAL: 17.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 18.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,209/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 63.2%
Asian Indian: 13.0%
Asian Other: 11.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.4%
Asian Pakistani: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
White Other: 0.6%

63.2%

White British

13.0%

Asian Indian

11.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01772717087

officeadmin@fulwoodcadley.lancs.sch.uk

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Cadley Causeway

Preston, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119151
UKPRN: 10073298
Establishment No.: 2050

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