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Fernwood School
Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FT, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.1 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,536
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 18% nationally. Approximately 80% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 63% attain grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation for future studies. The LocaleIQ score of 84.1 suggests it outperforms 84% of schools, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking quality education.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.8 | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 63% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.7%
Asian Pakistani15.4%
White Other5.7%
Asian Indian5.4%
Asian Chinese4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Other4.3%
Asian Other4.2%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.95346, -1.23016 · NG8 2FT
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN136724
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fernwoodschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Fernwood School rated by Ofsted?
Fernwood School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Fernwood School a good school?
Fernwood School scores 84.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Fernwood School in GCSEs?
Fernwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.8. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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