Fernwood School
Academy converter
Nottingham, NG8 2FT
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 11% in England
1 of 16 in Nottingham
Pupils
1,543
First preferences per place
1.45
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 57.8 | 59.2 | 53.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70% | 73% | 63% | |
| Average English grade | 6.2 | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 6.0 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 71% | 75% | 64% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 | 0.60 | — |
80% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Nottingham University Samworth Academy · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 16% in England
- Bluecoat Beechdale Academy · 1.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 3% in England
- Bramcote College · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 31% in England
- The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 19% in England
- Nottingham Girls' Academy · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 46% in England
- Bluecoat Wollaton Academy · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 30% in England
Best secondary schools in Nottingham · Best secondary schools in Nottinghamshire
The neighbourhood
Fernwood School is in Wollaton Vale (typical home £330,000, crime very low).
What is Fernwood School's Ofsted rating?
Fernwood School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Fernwood School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Fernwood School is in the top 11% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.