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The West Bridgford School
Outstandinggraded 30/01/2024Ages 11–181,780 pupilsFaithNone
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 & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 30/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 862.9
England avg 45.1 · was 57.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths81%
England avg 45% · was 73% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths92%
England avg 65% · was 87% in 2023/24
EBacc entry89%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score6
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B+
APS per entry 41.9
A-level grade (best 3)B+
APS best 3: 41.8
AAB or better30%
Retention99%
Value added+0.37
Above average · 95% CI 0.3 to 0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake6.5%
Free school meals6.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled115%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.5%
Attendance94.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence11.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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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