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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

Somersby Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4LT

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
465
Ages
3-11
FSM
9.4%
Capacity
351
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jul 2025

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard2024/25

Reading
86.0%
Writing
84.0%
Maths
81.0%
RWM Combined
74.0%

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About The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 465 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Somersby Road, Nottingham, NG5 4LT | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2025Outstanding
  2. Mar 2024School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Oct 2014Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

What is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's Ofsted rating?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's latest exam results?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold located?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is a primary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (NG5 4LT).
How many pupils attend The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold has around 465 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold with other schools?
View The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Nottinghamshire.