Located in Burntwood, Fulfen Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Fulfen Primary School currently has around 398 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Rugeley Road, Burntwood, WS7 9BJ
Website: http://www.fulfen.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01538226070
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Staffordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Jane Davies
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 124209

Map

Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 398
Number of Boys: 194
Number of Girls: 204

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.50%372
Other Mixed2.00%8
White and Black Caribbean1.50%6
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%3
Other White0.50%2
Other Black0.50%2
African0.30%1
Chinese0.30%1
Indian0.30%1
White and Black African0.30%1
White and Asian0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.0)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.1)
Maths: Above Average (1.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
66%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
106.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fulfen Primary School
Rugeley Road , WS7 9BJ
4out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Highfields Primary School
Elder Lane , WS7 9BT
- not rated 475 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Highfields Primary Academy
Elder Lane , WS7 9BT
3out of 4 475 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Park Primary School
Tudor Road , WS7 0BN
- not rated 753 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Springhill Primary Academy
Mossbank Avenue , Chasetown WS7 4UN
3out of 4 1,324 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chase Terrace Technology College
Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB
- not rated 2,140 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chase Terrace Academy
Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB
- not rated 2,140 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Pool Road , WS7 3QW
3out of 4 2,875 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chasetown Specialist Sports College
Pool Road , WS7 3QW
- not rated 2,875 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springhill Middle School
Moss Bank Avenue , WS7 8UN
- not rated 1,407 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ridgeway Middle School
Grange Road , WS7 8TP
- not rated 1,789 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Boney Hay Middle School
Chorley Road , WS7 8PF
- not rated 2,139 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chase Terrace Middle School
Rugeley Road , Chase Terrace WS7 8AJ
- not rated 2,140 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chasetown Community School
Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL
- not rated 2,850 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.