The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a joyful school where children love learning and feel genuinely valued. Teachers are highly skilled and use expert techniques to help every child succeed, including those with additional needs. The school goes far beyond the basics, offering numerous opportunities for pupils to discover new talents and expand their horizons.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching with expert checks on learning and carefully crafted questions to test understanding
- Ambitious, well-organised curriculum focused on essential knowledge that pupils remember long-term
- Exceptional pastoral care and behaviour, with pupils showing high levels of respect and kindness
- Outstanding early years provision where children are engrossed in learning activities
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff and engaging sessions like 'rock up and read'
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders demonstrating expertise in their statutory duties and creating an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
sporting activities, musical activities, creative activities, trips, residentials, 'rock up and read' sessions, 'The Good Shepherd Experience', parliamentarians roles, mini leaders, chaplaincy team, newspaper editors, charity fundraising
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary is an outstanding school where pupils feel happy, safe and respected. Staff create an ambitious curriculum and an environment where every child thrives and develops a genuine love of learning.
At a Glance
8.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
120 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 81%. Writing has remained stable at around 84%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
129%
Over capacity
454 pupils
351 capacity
103 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.27164%
Overall absence
8.26446%
Persistent absence
363
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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