The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,122
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Mr Ben Waldram (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Arleston Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2FZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFernwood School
Secondary · Very close
Firbeck Primary and Nursery School with Individual Needs Centre for Deaf Children
Primary · 960m away
Firbeck Academy
Primary · 960m away
Portland Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Silver Linings School
Independent · 1.4km away
Bilborough College
16 plus · 1.7km away
Oak Field School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fernwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fernwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fernwood Primary School?
Fernwood Primary School currently has 1,122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fernwood Primary School take?
Fernwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fernwood Primary School?
Fernwood Primary School is in Nottingham, NG8 2FZ, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fernwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fernwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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