The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (134% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
62.9
19.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
38.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.37
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 262 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 141 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,780
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tim Peacock (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7FA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeymann Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Greythorn Primary School
Primary · 430m away
Jesse Gray Primary School
Primary · 633m away
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Becket School
Secondary · 1.4km away
West Bridgford Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Rosecliffe Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Abbey Road Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The West Bridgford School a selective school?
No. The West Bridgford School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The West Bridgford School's Ofsted rating?
The West Bridgford School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The West Bridgford School?
The West Bridgford School currently has 1,780 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The West Bridgford School take?
The West Bridgford School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The West Bridgford School?
The West Bridgford School is in Nottingham, NG2 7FA, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The West Bridgford School have a sixth form?
Yes, The West Bridgford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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