Fernwood School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Address | Goodwood Road, NG8 2FT |
| School Website | www.fernwoodschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1159286326 |
| URN | 136724 |
School Census
| Total | 1326 |
| Girls/Boys | 603/723 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.5%/54.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 33.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 216 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/03/2024 | Outstanding |
| 18/04/2012 | Outstanding |
| 16/05/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/04/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 85.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 31.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.27 |
| Progress 8 | 0.6 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 69% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82% |
| Entering EBacc | 32% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.05 |
| Progress 8 | 0.42 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 58 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 81% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.19 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 682 |
| As first preference | 358 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 106 |
| Total Offers Made | 298 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 286 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 596 |
| As first preference | 305 |
| As second preference | 138 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 303 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 276 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 593 |
| As first preference | 304 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 297 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 280 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 617 |
| As first preference | 272 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 297 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 252 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 515 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 111 |
| Total Offers Made | 300 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 231 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 26 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 537 |
| As first preference | 270 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 99 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 578 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 159 |
| As third preference | 104 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 590 |
| As first preference | 296 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 120 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 540 |
| As first preference | 251 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 555 |
| As first preference | 288 |
| As second preference | 125 |
| As third preference | 90 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 582 |
| As first preference | 251 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 36.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 15.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 38.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 14.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
Fernwood Primary School
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Arleston Drive, , NG8 2FZ