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Fernwood School
Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2FT
Fernwood School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,430 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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