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The West Bridgford School
Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7FA, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.8 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,780
Capacity
1,332
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
134%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally. An impressive 92% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 81% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating strong foundational skills. Additionally, 88% of students progress to university, with over half attending top-third institutions, reflecting a strong commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 62.9 | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 92% | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 81% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 89% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 63% | Top 5% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 88% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 58% | Top 20% |
Based on 206 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.6%
Asian Indian7.8%
Asian Pakistani6.6%
White Other6.2%
Asian Chinese4.5%
Asian Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.5%
Black African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.91924, -1.13980 · NG2 7FA
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136628
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wbs.school
Frequently asked questions
What is The West Bridgford School rated by Ofsted?
The West Bridgford School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is The West Bridgford School a good school?
The West Bridgford School scores 92.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The West Bridgford School in GCSEs?
The West Bridgford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.9. 92% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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