West Bridgford Junior School, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
West Bridgford Junior School excels at giving every child a brilliant all-round education. Your child will receive expert teaching in core subjects while also enjoying fantastic opportunities to discover new talents through music, sports and community projects. The school genuinely cares about each pupil's wellbeing and ensures that those who need extra support get it quickly, so no child falls behind.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national averages in almost all areas by the end of Year 6
- Staff quickly identify and support pupils who need extra help in reading, writing and maths
- The school has an exceptionally calm, purposeful atmosphere with high expectations for behaviour and learning
- Excellent pastoral care and inclusion - disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs receive expert support
- Vast range of enrichment activities including music lessons, sports, trips, and community service projects
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders should continue to develop opportunities to share their strong practice with other schools
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music lessons for every child, sporting events, performances, residential visits, school trips, in-school clubs, food festival, artwork exhibitions, foodbank contributions, care home visits, careers events
West Bridgford Junior School is a high-achieving school where pupils thrive both academically and personally in a safe, harmonious environment. The school has strong standards across all areas with effective leadership, excellent teaching, and a genuine commitment to including all pupils.
At a Glance
7.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 90%. Maths has improved from 83% to 92%. Writing has improved from 79% to 88%.
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
350 pupils
360 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
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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)
Inspection History(105)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.20458%
Overall absence
3.83562%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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