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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

Ages 3–11465 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Nottingham, NG5 4LT
Nottinghamshire

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Nottingham, within the Nottinghamshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 465 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Nottingham can view The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Nottingham (NG5 4LT), The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)69%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake8.4%
Free school meals8.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language21.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.3%
Attendance95.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher26.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence10.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in NottinghamSee the full area report for NG5 4LT