West Bridgford Junior School
About West Bridgford Junior School
West Bridgford Junior School sits within Nottinghamshire local authority, a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11 in the Rushcliffe borough. In the most recent local rankings of primary schools, it placed 19th out of 32 schools in Rushcliffe, with a percentile of just over 59. Across the wider Nottinghamshire area, where there are 286 primary schools, it ranks 76th. The top-performing peers in the same local authority are John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy, and Bunny CofE Primary School, all of which scored higher on the same ranking metric. The school is led by headteacher James Willis and currently has 360 pupils on roll, which is 20 above its official capacity of 340, indicating it is oversubscribed. Just 6.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well below the national average, reflecting the relatively affluent catchment area.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2021Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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