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Fernwood School

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Fernwood School

Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2FT

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Pupils
1,536
Ages
11-16
FSM
18.9%
Attainment 8
53.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.6%
Basics 9-5
62.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.7%
EBacc APS
4.78
EBacc 9-5
20.5%
EBacc 9-4
24.6%
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About Fernwood School

Fernwood School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.7. The school has around 1,536 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Goodwood Road, Nottingham, NG8 2FT | More schools in Nottingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fernwood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Apr 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fernwood School

What is Fernwood School's Ofsted rating?
Fernwood School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Fernwood School's latest exam results?
Fernwood School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Fernwood School located?
Fernwood School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham (NG8 2FT).
How many pupils attend Fernwood School?
Fernwood School has around 1,536 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Fernwood School with other schools?
View Fernwood School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Nottingham.