The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 465
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Celine Toner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Somersby Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 4LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodthorpe Infant School
Primary · 404m away
Ernehale Infant School
Primary · 416m away
Ernehale Junior School
Primary · 465m away
Arno Vale Junior School
Primary · 486m away
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Secondary · 644m away
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 660m away
Arnold View Primary School
Primary · 993m away
Christ The King Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's Ofsted rating?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold currently has 465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold take?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is in Nottingham, NG5 4LT, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold have a sixth form?
No, The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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