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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

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Nottingham where 74% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 120 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 120 responses): 94% of parents would recommend The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold.
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.