Fulwood Academy vs Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 676 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulwood Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
973 students
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
| Measure | Fulwood Academy Preston, North West | Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #366 of 536 | #1826 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3024 of 4,090 | #13458 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 973 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fulwoodacademy.co.uk/ | www.fulwoodandcadleyprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Fulwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.8 vs 23.4).
- •Fulwood Academy is the larger school with 973 students compared with 320.
- •Fulwood Academy is a academy school while Fulwood and Cadley Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fulwood Academy better than Fulwood and Cadley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fulwood Academy ranks higher (28.8 vs 23.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fulwood Academy and Fulwood and Cadley Primary School?
About 676 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fulwood Academy: 973. Fulwood and Cadley Primary School: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fulwood Academy and Fulwood and Cadley Primary School rank in North West?
Fulwood Academy is 366th of 536 and Fulwood and Cadley Primary School is 1826th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).