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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 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). 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.

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

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?

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