The West Bridgford School
Nottingham, NG2 7FA · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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1st of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 307 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 77.2 · 94 | 30% | 2.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.59 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 61.4 · 93 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The West Bridgford School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024. In 2024/25, 80.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 62.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.59 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Robotics Club, Young Enterprise, Debate Society, and Polish Club. Sports include Girls Handball, Boys Cricket, Rowing, and Athletics. Arts and music offerings feature the Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band, Rock School, and Songwriting and Composition. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,809 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,332. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils aiming to improve their progress scores relative to similar-intake schools? How are places allocated for the next entry year given
What Ofsted said about The West Bridgford School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils receive a "highly ambitious education" and achieve outcomes that are "some of the highest in the country." Leaders and staff maintain "exacting standards" and a "caring ethos," ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, excel. The inspection confirms the school’s previous outstanding judgement across all key categories.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with teachers using research-based approaches to ensure pupils "confidently remember what they have learned."
- Support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "very strong," allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Sixth-form provision is "exceptional," with students developing "high-quality skills" and receiving expert guidance for university or apprenticeship applications.
- Personal development is a significant strength, with pupils taking on extensive leadership roles and benefiting from a "rich range of opportunities" to nurture talents.
- Staff are "rightly proud and happy to work at this school," supported by a trust that provides effective direction and challenge.
Areas to improve
- The school is working to support the "rare instances when a few pupils struggle to meet" high behavioural expectations, including through the employment of counsellors.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.4 |
| 2024/25 | 62.9 |
| 2025/26 | 61.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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