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The West Bridgford School
Outstandinggraded 30/01/2024Ages 11–181,780 pupilsNone
The West Bridgford School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Nottingham, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. The school has around 1,780 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/01/2024, The West Bridgford School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 57.7 and 74% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Nottingham can view The West Bridgford School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 30/01/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence11.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals6.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 862.9
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths81%
Grade 4+ English & maths92%
EBacc entry89%
EBacc average point score6
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B+APS per entry 41.9
Value added+0.37Above average · 95% CI 0.3 to 0.5
Retention99%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Nottingham
All schools in Nottingham →Heymann Primary and Nursery School0.2 miGreythorn Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miJesse Gray Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miWest Bridgford Infant SchoolGood · 0.9 miRushcliffe Spencer Academy0.7 miWest Bridgford Junior SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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