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The West Bridgford School

Rushcliffe, NG2 7FASecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2024
Progress 8
+0.59
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
337 1st-choice / 268 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#383 of 3,141 nationally

About The West Bridgford School

The West Bridgford School is a state secondary and sixth form in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, and it is significantly oversubscribed. For 2025/26 entry, the school received 1,065 applications for 268 places, an oversubscription ratio of nearly 4 to 1, with 337 families putting it as their first preference. The school currently has 1,780 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,332, meaning it is operating well above its official number. Just 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, notably lower than the national average of around 23%, reflecting the relatively affluent catchment. The school is non-denominational and mixed, admitting pupils from age 11 through to 18. Its popularity is backed by a strong local reputation: it is ranked second out of seven secondary schools in Rushcliffe, and is one of only three schools in the local authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressLoughborough Road, Nottingham, Rushcliffe, NG2 7FA
HeadteacherTim Peacock
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils1,780
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity1,780 / 1,332 (134% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolLibrarySixth Form CentreArt StudiosMusic RoomsTheatreAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

HockeyRowingMartial ArtsGymnasticsAthleticsBadminton

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirYoung EnterpriseGardeningArt ClubBook ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound LearningMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The West Bridgford School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.