Foxwood Academy, Nottingham
Foxwood Academy is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Nottingham, part of The White Hills Park Trust Ltd. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Foxwood Academy in detail
Foxwood Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "For quick assistance, the 'Resources' drop-down menu on the far right of the page provides useful clips and video links. Foxwood Academy serves children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as their parents and carers. We have just over 110 students, supported by approximately 60 dedicated staff members."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Foxwood Academy are Hemlock Stone School (1.1 miles); Silver Linings School (2.1 miles, Good); Oak Field School (2.3 miles, Outstanding); and Willowfield Academy (2.5 miles, Good).
Hemlock Stone SchoolSilver Linings SchoolOak Field SchoolWillowfield Academy
The trust
Foxwood Academy is one of 9 schools run by The White Hills Park Trust Ltd, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 12 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 33% to a further education college.
Who goes there
43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%), Asian (11%) and Mixed (7%).
Almost every pupil at Foxwood Academy has an education, health and care plan (114 of 114 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Foxwood Academy provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Eskdale Drive, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leisure Centre (adjacent), 250 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Foxwood Academy issued 2 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from May 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
43.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SpLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Foxwood Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Foxwood Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Foxwood Academy is in Nottinghamshire; for families living there:
- Nottinghamshire's school travel policy: Under 16 Transport Policy 2026-2027
- How to apply: Apply for under 16 travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 29 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
114 pupils
112 places
2 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham
Across Nottinghamshire council
Places available
9,842
Applications
9,200
Got 1st preference
92.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Nottinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
114
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Foxwood Academy provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
114
Total Pupils
73
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
5.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,198
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.8%
Overall absence
15.1%
Persistent absence
86
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Foxwood Academy
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Questions parents ask about Foxwood Academy
What are GCSE results like at Foxwood Academy?
In the 2025 results, pupils at Foxwood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.5. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Foxwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Foxwood Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Foxwood Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Foxwood Academy is oversubscribed, Nottinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Foxwood Academy?
Foxwood Academy has around 114 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Foxwood Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Foxwood Academy provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
What is attendance like at Foxwood Academy?
7.8% of sessions were missed at Foxwood Academy in 2024/25. 15.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Foxwood Academy?
Apply through Nottinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Foxwood Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Foxwood Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 29 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Nottinghamshire is 10 (the median across 370 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Foxwood Academy?
Foxwood Academy is at Derby Road, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)