The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.8
10.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,536
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- THE FERNWOOD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher Gell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFernwood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Firbeck Primary and Nursery School with Individual Needs Centre for Deaf Children
Primary · 879m away
Firbeck Academy
Primary · 879m away
Portland Spencer Academy
Primary · 970m away
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Silver Linings School
Independent · 1.2km away
Bilborough College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Oak Field School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Fernwood School a selective school?
No. Fernwood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fernwood School's Ofsted rating?
Fernwood School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fernwood School?
Fernwood School currently has 1,536 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fernwood School take?
Fernwood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fernwood School?
Fernwood School is in Nottingham, NG8 2FT, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fernwood School have a sixth form?
No, Fernwood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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