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Fernwood School

State school · Nottingham, NG8 2FT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,432 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,432 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Nottingham City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Christopher Gell

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Fernwood Primary School 39 %
Other 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Middleton Primary and Nursery School 12 %
Portland Spencer Academy 5 %
Beeston Fields Flying High Academy 4 %
Bramcote Hills Primary School 4 %
Firbeck Academy 3 %
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School 3 %
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre 2 %
John Clifford Primary School 2 %
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School 2 %
Mornington Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Round Hill Primary School 1 %
Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School 1 %
Glenbrook Spencer Academy 1 %
Berridge Primary and Nursery School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
89%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
90
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,432
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Goodwood Road
Wollaton
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 2FT
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Telephone: 0115 928 6326

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.fernwoodschool.org.uk

Local authority: Nottingham City Council

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School data & information Fernwood School Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FT
1,432 Pupil numbers
18 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
34 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
90 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
89%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
59.20
LA avg.
42.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.60 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 201 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 210 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Fernwood School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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