West Bridgford Junior School, Nottingham

Ofsted's report card from its 6 May 2026 inspection grades West Bridgford Junior School on 6 areas: 6 strong standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Strong standard. "Over time, pupils' achievement at the end of key stage 2 sits above national averages in almost all areas."

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "The school clearly communicates the importance of attending school on every possible day and arriving promptly."

Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "The curriculum has been planned with care to ensure that pupils gain new learning in a logical order."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "The school is committed to the principles of inclusion."

Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders provide wise and strategic direction for the school."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders' thoughtful and detailed plans for pupils' personal development and wellbeing compliments and enhances the school's academic offer."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to develop opportunities to share their strong practice with other schools".

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, French and Spanish.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at West Bridgford Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 82% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

Across Nottinghamshire, 99% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 100% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Nottinghamshire lodged 239 appeals against primary school offers; 149 reached a hearing and 13 succeeded (8.7% of those heard).

The nearest other state primary schools to West Bridgford Junior School are Abbey Road Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 91% reading, 89% maths); St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 85% maths); West Bridgford Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); and Jesse Gray Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 92% maths).

West Bridgford Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 32 pupils (9.1%) received SEN support and 2 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

West Bridgford Junior School had 23 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Wilford Lane Tram Stop, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burleigh Road (se-bound), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 198 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101), as is usual near a town centre.

West Bridgford Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to West Bridgford Junior School are Rushcliffe Spencer Academy (0.7 miles), The West Bridgford School (0.8 miles), Clayfield House (0.9 miles) and The Nottingham Emmanuel School (1.2 miles).