Best 3 Secondary schools in Nottingham – comparison
Comparison of secondary schools: Fernwood School (Secondary) in Nottingham; Nottingham Girls' Academy (Secondary) in Nottingham; Bluecoat Wollaton Academy (Secondary) in Nottingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Fernwood School, Nottingham Girls' Academy and Bluecoat Wollaton Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Fernwood School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Fernwood School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,250, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST and ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST.
| Attribute |
Fernwood School
NG8 2FT
|
Nottingham Girls' Academy
NG8 3LD
|
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
NG8 1EA
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy sponsor led | Secondary • Academy converter |
| Location |
Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 2FT |
Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 3LD |
Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 1EA |
| Latest Ofsted | 1 24 Apr 2024 | 1 12 Dec 2023 | 1 20 Jun 2018 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 1500 | 900 | 750 |
| Capacity utilisation | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Over capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Girls | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective | Non-selective | |
| Trust / Local authority | Nottingham (892) | GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST | ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST |
| Website | www.fernwoodschool.org.uk | www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org | www.bluecoatwollaton.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01159286326 | 01157483410 | 01159007210 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
Fernwood School
NG8 2FT
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 2FT - Ofsted
- 1 24 Apr 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Nottingham (892)
- Website
- www.fernwoodschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01159286326
Nottingham Girls' Academy
NG8 3LD
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy sponsor led
- Location
- Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 3LD - Ofsted
- 1 12 Dec 2023
- Pupils
- ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Website
- www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org
- Telephone
- 01157483410
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
NG8 1EA
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 1EA - Ofsted
- 1 20 Jun 2018
- Pupils
- ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Website
- www.bluecoatwollaton.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01159007210
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context;
scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority
for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.