Fernwood School

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The Fernwood School
Motto An Academy of Academic Excellence and Leading Edge school
Type Academy
Headteacher Ann Witheford
Location Goodwood Road
Wollaton

Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 2FT
England Coordinates: 52°57′13″N 1°13′49″W / 52.95348°N 1.23016°W / 52.95348; -1.23016
Local authority Nottingham
DfE URN 136724
Gender Coeducational
Ages 11–16
Website The Fernwood School

The Fernwood School is an academy based in Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.[1] The school received a 9/10 rating from Ofsted, during its last annual inspection.[2] The school has been recognised by Ofsted and the DfE for excellent academic standards and outstanding care and discipline. The school achieved Leading Edge status for excellent practice in 2004 and became a Specialist Technology College in 2005 and a Specialist School in Mathematics and Science in 2010. The School are also a recognised centre of excellence for Languages, Expressive Arts and Sport.

Famous Alumni

The Fernwood School has produced many fine and functional adults over the years and has had a string of professional footballers in recent years. These include David McGoldrick, who now plays for Nottingham Forest, Jake Sheridan, who plays for Tamworth F.C. and James Severn who plays for Derby County and England under 21's as a goalkeeper. Martin Crawley is now a world famous DJ/Artist, supporting the likes of Rihanna, Tinie Tempah and Labrinth on tour throughout 2012

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