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Fountaindale School

Nottingham Road, Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5BA

Not rated

Inspected 13 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
3–18
Ages
92
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy special sponsor led
Type

About Fountaindale School

Fountaindale School is an academy special sponsor led in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 92 pupils on roll. It is part of NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Nottinghamshire →
School Type
Academy special sponsor led
Age Range
Ages 3–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
92 / 84 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
13 May 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

45.3%
Free school meals
10.5%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

14.8%
Overall absence
58.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.1
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +4.1 vs 2023/24
6.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24
11.98
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -32.0 vs 2023/24
£51,212
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 25% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,338 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£37,870
Spend per pupil
£40,652
Income per pupil
31%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Nottingham Road, Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5BA
Phone
01623792671
Head Teacher
Ben Norman

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fountaindale School?
Fountaindale School is an academy special sponsor led in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–18.
How many pupils does Fountaindale School have?
Fountaindale School has 92 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Fountaindale School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Fountaindale School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Fountaindale School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Fountaindale School is part of NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Fountaindale School?
Fountaindale School is located at Nottingham Road, Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5BA.

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