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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
Somersby Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 4LT, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.9 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
465
Capacity
351
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
132%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to high-quality education. The school performs in the top 25% nationally for expected attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, although only 12% of students achieve the higher standard. Overall, it boasts excellent performance metrics and a supportive community for families.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (120 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.3%
White Other11.2%
Black African7.1%
Mixed Other5.4%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Other1.1%
Other0.9%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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52.99206, -1.12133 · NG5 4LT
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138811
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold rated by Ofsted?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold a good school?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold scores 95.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?
Based on 120 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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