Fernwood Primary School
URN: 142223 • Nottingham NG8 2FZ
Overview
- Name
- Fernwood Primary School
- URN
- 142223
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Waldram (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159155727
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Arleston Drive, Nottingham NG8 2FZ
Summary
Fernwood Primary School, located in Wollaton, Nottingham, is a community school catering to a diverse population of 1,122 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,050. The school prioritises the holistic development of each child, fostering an environment where they can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Excellence For All," which reflects its commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and respected.
The curriculum at Fernwood is designed to engage students across various subjects, including writing, science, mathematics, and the arts. This is complemented by a range of extracurricular clubs and community links, providing students with opportunities to explore their interests and develop new skills. The school actively promotes British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and mutual understanding among its diverse student body.
Fernwood Primary also emphasises the importance of character development through its "Fernwood Friend Values," which include friendship, respect, inclusion, enthusiasm, nurture, and determination. These values are integrated into daily school life, helping to create a supportive and inclusive community where children can thrive.
The curriculum at Fernwood is designed to engage students across various subjects, including writing, science, mathematics, and the arts. This is complemented by a range of extracurricular clubs and community links, providing students with opportunities to explore their interests and develop new skills. The school actively promotes British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and mutual understanding among its diverse student body.
Fernwood Primary also emphasises the importance of character development through its "Fernwood Friend Values," which include friendship, respect, inclusion, enthusiasm, nurture, and determination. These values are integrated into daily school life, helping to create a supportive and inclusive community where children can thrive.
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Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1122
- Boys
- 569
- Girls
- 553
- FSM %
- 9.90
- Open date
- 2015-08-28
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1122 | 569 | 553 | 1050 | 9.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1117 | 565 | 552 | 1050 | 9.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1116 | 567 | 549 | 1050 | 8.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1116 | 567 | 549 | 1050 | 8.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1087 | 544 | 543 | 1020 | 7.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1059 | 539 | 520 | 1020 | 5.70 |
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