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Fernwood Primary School

Nottingham, NG8 2FZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
150 1st-choice / 150 places
Ranking
#3,723
of 13,686 nationally

About Fernwood Primary School

Fernwood Primary School is a large state primary in Nottingham, currently educating 1,122 pupils against an official capacity of 1,050, meaning it is operating well above its intended size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake compared with many schools in the local authority. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 271 applications for 150 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.81, and only 147 of those 150 first-preference offers were made, indicating that even families who put Fernwood first are not guaranteed a spot. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Ben Waldram leads a school that has clearly grown in popularity since its last full inspection, and the numbers suggest it is now one of the more sought-after primaries in Nottingham.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressArleston Drive, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG8 2FZ
HeadteacherBen Waldram
Local AuthorityNottingham
Number of Pupils1,122
Free School Meals (FSM)9.9%
School Capacity1,122 / 1,050 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosSensory RoomSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsCricketRoundersDanceGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Fernwood Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.