Fernwood School

A outstanding academy converter school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fernwood School.

Nottingham, NG82FT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
67.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.6
English & Maths grade 4+ %
70.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 89.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 March 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Goodwood Road
Wollaton
Nottingham, NG82FT
Phone
1159286326
Website
fernwoodschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136724
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2FT
Website
http://www.fernwoodschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE FERNWOOD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,432
Free School Meals
19.2% (275 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
59.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.4
English Attainment 8:
11.9
Maths Attainment 8:
11.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.4
Ebacc English:
96.8%
Ebacc Entry:
28.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
79.7%
Ebacc Languages:
39.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.60
Progress 8 Range:
0.41 to 0.79

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
89.4 (+37.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
59.2 (+19.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.6 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
239
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,432 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All"

Mutual respect for all Diversity and inclusion High expectations Care and discipline

Head Teacher's Message

The Head Teacher emphasises a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum delivered by specialist teachers, strong progress and SEND-support, a robust personal development programme, extensive enrichment and trips abroad, and a committed pastoral system to support all pupils and families.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced and engaging curriculum Personal Development curriculum alongside academic learning Extensive enrichment including school trips and educational visits, with opportunities for trips abroad KS3 and KS4 curriculum structure with option choices and progression routes GCSEs and VTQs available, including vocational pathways Specialist teaching and targeted support for pupils with additional needs

SEND Provision

The Fernwood School provides SEND support through a dedicated SENDCO and team, with all teachers receiving regular training on how best to support and stretch pupils with additional needs. The school works with outside agencies to provide support for young people, has a Mental Health Lead coordinating provision, a Well-Being Mentor, a school nurse and a counsellor, and runs drop-in sessions at designated times to help pupils talk to someone. Aims include strong pastoral support and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Admissions Criteria

The Fernwood School prioritises catchment-area residents when applying to be offered a place, with normal admissions coordinated by Nottingham City Council. For in-year applications, requests are coordinated by the City Council. Families must provide documentation to confirm home address (original and current Council Tax Bill by 31 October 2025). Appeals follow the Nottingham City Council School Appeals process.

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