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Fernwood Primary School
Arleston Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2FZ, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.0 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,122
Capacity
1,050
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support. The school’s performance in Key Stage 2 is notable, with 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 11%, the overall environment appears conducive to learning and parental engagement.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (180 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child feels safe
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
87%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.3%
Asian Pakistani13.8%
Asian Indian7.8%
Mixed W+Asian5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
Asian Other4.2%
Asian Chinese4.2%
White Other4.1%
Other3.7%
Black African3.6%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.95210, -1.22928 · NG8 2FZ
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN142223
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.fernwoodprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fernwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fernwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2019.
Is Fernwood Primary School a good school?
Fernwood Primary School scores 70.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Fernwood Primary School?
Based on 180 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fernwood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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