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Fernwood School

Academy converter · Nottingham · NG8 2FT

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,543

Local authority

Nottingham

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Nottingham, Nottingham, 1,543 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18.2%.

Open schools in Nottingham
309
Secondary schools in Nottingham
42
Academies among open schools in Nottingham
60% (185)
Open schools in NG8
28
Secondary in NG8
7
Open schools in Nottingham LA
120
Secondary in Nottingham LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NottinghamNear NG8

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136724

Location

Address
Goodwood Road, Wollaton
Postcode
NG8 2FT
Town
Nottingham
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottingham

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,543
Boys / girls
816 / 727
School capacity
1,500
Capacity fill
1,543 / 1,500 (103%)
Free school meals
18.2%
FSM pupils
281
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: THE FERNWOOD ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE FERNWOOD ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01159286326
Website
http://www.fernwoodschool.org.uk/

Official links