FUEL

URN: 142930 • Nottingham NG5 1DX

Overview

Name
FUEL
URN
142930
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Powell (since 2025)
Telephone
441159609139
Website
Visit
Address
Unit 7, Nottingham NG5 1DX

Summary

FUEL Independent School, located in Nottingham, caters to young people who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. Established in 2009, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment that addresses the unique educational, social, and emotional needs of its diverse student body. With a small pupil population of 32 and a capacity for 45, FUEL emphasizes personalized education plans designed to facilitate reintegration into mainstream schools or transition to post-16 opportunities.

The curriculum at FUEL is broad and balanced, offering a range of subjects aligned with key stage 4 performance tables and industry-recognized qualifications. The school is particularly adept at engaging students with challenging behaviours, providing tailored support to enhance their Behavioural, Emotional, and Social Development (BESD). This approach aims to break down barriers to learning and foster a lifelong love of education.

FUEL is committed to developing the "whole student," equipping them with essential academic, personal, and social skills necessary for successful citizenship. The school also offers bespoke packages for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring that every learner receives the support they need to thrive.

Key details

LA
Nottingham
Age range
13 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
45
Pupils
32
Boys
24
Girls
8
FSM %
Open date
2017-02-13
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 32 24 8 45
2024-09-11 31 27 4 45
2023-09-11 25 21 4 45 0.00
2022-09-11 25 21 4 45 0.00
2021-09-11 29 22 7 45 0.00
2020-09-11 25 15 10 45 0.00

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