Fernwood School Catchment Area
Fernwood School is a academy converter secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1536 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,536
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Fernwood School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Fernwood School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Nottingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Nottingham catchment area documents →Fernwood School — School Information
- Full address
- Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2FT
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136724
Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham
If Fernwood School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
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Djanogly City Academy Catchment Area
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Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area
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George Spencer Academy Catchment Area
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Redhill Academy Catchment Area
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The West Bridgford School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fernwood School
Is Fernwood School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Fernwood School currently has 1536 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1500 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Fernwood School? ▾
Admission to Fernwood School is managed by Nottingham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Fernwood School cover? ▾
Fernwood School is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Fernwood School? ▾
Fernwood School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.