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West Bridgford Junior School

Rushcliffe, NG2 6DBPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,658
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressExchange Road, Nottingham, Rushcliffe, NG2 6DB
HeadteacherJames Willis
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils360
Free School Meals (FSM)6.7%
School Capacity360 / 340 (106% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsArt StudiosLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersNetballAthleticsFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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West Bridgford Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.