FUEL
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 13-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 7 Ellesmere Business Park Haydn Road Nottingham NG5 1DX |
| Phone | 0441159609139 |
| Reference Number | 142930 |
FUEL has demonstrated a strong overall performance, reflecting a good quality of education and outstanding behaviour and personal development among its pupils. The school provides a safe and positive environment for students who often arrive with unsettled backgrounds and negative perceptions of education. With dedicated staff who understand the needs of the students, FUEL has been successful in equipping pupils for further education and training. Parents have noted positive changes in their children's behaviour, indicating the school's effectiveness in fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. While many pupils enter FUEL with significant gaps in their learning, the structured curriculum and skilled teachers have helped them make substantial progress. However, there are some concerns regarding writing skills across various subjects, as not all activities are sufficiently designed to enhance students' confidence and fluency in writing. The school's leadership is committed to ongoing improvement and has received positive feedback from staff regarding their roles and workload management.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 32 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75%
Girls: 25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Strong personal development programme that addresses various risks
- Dedicated staff with a deep understanding of pupils' needs
- Effective curriculum that makes links to real-life applications
- Well-structured careers programme offering individual guidance
- Strong oversight by the proprietor ensuring compliance with standards
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for writing accuracy and purpose across the curriculum
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 24 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 24 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 22 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 36 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 22 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 24 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 36 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 36 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 20 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 36 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 22 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 21 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 21 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 29 | 7 |
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