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Fulwood and Cadley Primary School

Primary school in Preston, Lancashire. Report card, Mar 2026: 3 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement. Special measures.

Latest inspection: report card, area by area

Inspected 3 March 2026, report published 13 May 2026.

Special measures. Ofsted has placed the school in a category of concern, so it will be monitored and visited again.

Grades for each area
AreaGradeAcross England
Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement1% of schools with a report card got this
AchievementUrgent improvement2% of schools with a report card got this
Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention14% of schools with a report card got this
Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention4% of schools with a report card got this
InclusionUrgent improvementunder 1% of schools with a report card got this
Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement2% of schools with a report card got this
Early yearsNeeds attention11% of schools with a report card got this
SafeguardingNot metDoesn’t meet the standards for keeping children safe

What these grades mean

Needs attention
Some things in this area need to improve.
Urgent improvement
Serious weaknesses that need to be put right quickly.

Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.

Next inspection: around March 2030

The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.

An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.

Nearby primary schools

  1. 0.2 milesSt Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston

    Primary, Preston, Lancashire

    Good (May 2024)

  2. 0.3 milesQueen's Drive Primary School

    Primary, Preston, Lancashire

    No overall grade. Quality of education good (Nov 2024)

  3. 0.7 milesThe Roebuck School

    Primary, Preston, Lancashire

    Report card, Mar 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention

  4. 0.7 milesThe Olive School, Preston

    Primary, Preston, Lancashire

    Standards maintained (Dec 2024)

  5. 0.7 milesEldon Primary School

    Primary, Preston, Lancashire

    Report card, Jul 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.