Fernways School

  • Special
  • Independent
  • Ages 7 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Hatton Hill, Windlesham, Windlesham, GU20 6ABOpen in maps

Fernways School is a special school in Windlesham for ages 7 to 16. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 June 2025, report published 10 July 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

10 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score12.3

12.3, 33.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths30%

30%, 34.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.80

0.80, 3.29 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

51 pupils on roll, with places for 50

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan96.1%

96.1%, 90.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Fernways School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Heathermount School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 16.7
Lift Wishmore3 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 5.5
Carwarden House Community School4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Portesbery School4 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Knowl Hill School5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 13.4

School details

School type
Other independent special school
Sector
Independent
Age range
7 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Nikeisha Webb-Hardy
Phone
01276402131
Website
kedlestongroup.com/schools/fernways
Address
Hatton Hill, Windlesham, Windlesham, GU20 6AB
Local authority
Surrey
URN
148631

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.