Fernwood Primary School
Arleston Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2FZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fernwood Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 64th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 June 2019, report published 9 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
This is a vibrant and joyful school where pupils are happy and safe. Pupils benefit from the school's strong ambition for them to do well, both academically and in their personal development. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils across the school achieve well. Behaviour is exemplary in many respects. Staff consistently instil high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils respond positively to clear instructions and develop warm, caring, relationships. They need few, if any, small reminders to focus on learning. They maintain a studious ethos, while finding learning fun and engaging. Pupils listen attentively and ask relevant questions because they are interested and motivated to learn. The school invests in a wide range of high-quality enrichment to enhance the curriculum and broaden pupils' interests. Pupils are motivated and inspired by themed events. For instance, they consider possible careers with interesting visitors during the school's careers week. Pupils value the opportunity to learn from visitors with different religions and faiths. Parents and carers praise the school's care and support for their children. Many would recommend the school to others.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, staff do not ensure that pupils have sufficient opportunities to practise and apply the new knowledge that they have learned. This means that a small number of pupils do not always develop the depth of knowledge that they could. The school should support staff to refine the approaches they use to enable pupils to practise and apply their new knowledge securely, so that pupils deepen their understanding and achieve higher standards.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
150 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
1,122 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near Fernwood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firbeck Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Portland Spencer Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| Bramcote Hills Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Melbury Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Waldram
- Phone
- 01159155727
- Address
- Arleston Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2FZ
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 142223
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.