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The West Bridgford School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Tim Peacock

corporate_fareEAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG2 7FA

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,755

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Attainment 8

62.9

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Nottinghamshire

#189 of 3,216 nationally

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The West Bridgford School is a Academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The West Bridgford School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,780 pupils on roll, of whom 6% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.9, placing the school #1 in Nottinghamshire and #189 of 3,216 nationally. 80.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 46.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 28 A-level subjects. 70.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 47.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.37 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

62.9

Grade 5+ E&M

80.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)46.6%

Entering EBacc88.50%

EBacc APS6

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84.30%

EBacc APS5.43

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.80

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88%

EBacc APS5.83

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

65.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS5.67

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS5.61

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.83

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS5.69

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B+

Students

226

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*20.2%

Achieving A*–A47.7%

Achieving A*–B70.7%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.7%

A-level subjects offered28

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

176

Retention rate98.90%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

211

Retention rate97.20%

2022

Avg Grade

A-

Students

208

Retention rate99.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 January 2024

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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23 November 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-01-30

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-11-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-05-02

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(20 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,780 pupils. During this period, there were 28 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,780	28	1.6%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,788	18	1.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,784	29	1.6%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,786	30	1.7%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,785	19	1.1%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,753	14	0.8%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,755	14	0.8%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,762	6	0.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,746	3	0.2%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,749	10	0.6%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,747	3	0.2%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,727	3	0.2%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,731	1	0.1%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,733	5	0.3%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,697	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,697	5	0.3%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,700	4	0.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,641	1	0.1%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,643	0	0.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,644	1	0.1%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,573	3	0.2%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,578	0	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,587	3	0.2%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,563	1	0.1%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,564	1	0.1%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,573	1	0.1%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 23 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 1 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree27%

agree43%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree24%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree27%

agree23%

disagree27%

strongly disagree22%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree52%

agree34%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree44%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree45%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree41%

disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree38%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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