Fulwood Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Fulwood Academy
Address: Black Bull Lane, Fulwood
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR2 9YR
Telephone Number: 01772 719060
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2009
Trust: Dunstone Education Trust
Sponsor: Charles Dunstone

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Andrew Galbraith
Capacity: 1000
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 973 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 43%

Location and administration

URN: 135936
DfE Number: 888/6906
UKPRN: 10027711
UPRN: 100012750549
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Preston (E07000123)
Constituency: Ribble Valley (E14001443)
Electoral Ward: Greyfriars (E05012200)

Easting & Northing: 352690E, 432551N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 15.92" N 2° 43' 9.92" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ7QJ+46

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Carlise - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Carlisle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Chagas - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Galbraith - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Linda Higgins - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 May 2028.
  • Emma Hilton - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Mr Mark Holmes - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 January 2028.
  • Mr Imran Hussain - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 June 2027.
  • Mr Rayan Mukhtar - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 April 2028.