The West Bridgford School

A outstanding academy converter school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The West Bridgford School.

Nottingham, NG27FA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
67.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.59
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 86.9%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Loughborough Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham, NG27FA
Phone
1159744488
Website
wbs.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136628
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7FA
Website
http://www.wbs.school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,332 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,786
Free School Meals
5.6% (100 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
71%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
207 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
86.9 (+34.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
51.7 (+32.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
57.4 (+17.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
112 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
223
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,786 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The best we can be"

Kindness Respect Determination

Head Teacher's Message

Safeguarding is at the heart of the school’s work; the school is described as caring with a strong pastoral team; there are high expectations of students, staff and uniform, and a commitment to helping every child fulfil and potentially exceed their potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Homework Club The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Facilities

Learning Centre Science Lab

Curriculum Highlights

Three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum. English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is the standard offer: English, Maths and Science GCSEs; a choice of French, German or Spanish; Geography or History. Two Options from a broad range of GCSE subjects and level 2 vocational qualifications. Sixth Form offers a wide range of A level courses with high uptake in STEM subjects and some specialised vocational courses. Personal Development and Careers Education integrated into the curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

PAN 222; Year 7 forms 9; up to 270 places; In-Year Applications for Years 7–11 currently oversubscribed.

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