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The West Bridgford School
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- Rushcliffe NG2 7FA
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Outcomes for pupils, including students in the sixth form, are some of the highest in the country and disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND achieve exceptionally well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good conduct, both inside and outside of lessons. Expectations of pupils鈥� behaviour are consistently high.
Qualifications and Training: Strong professional development offer for staff that focuses on using research-based approaches to teaching and learning.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers present key concepts very effectively and systematically revisit content taught previously.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching in the sixth form is exceptional and counsellors trained for pupil support.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the high aspirations that the school has for all pupils.
Communication: The school communicates high expectations and exacting standards which parents appreciate.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and pupils appreciate the school鈥檚 high expectations and exacting standards.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School acts swiftly to resolve incidents of bullying effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust plays a key role in helping the school achieve its ambitions, and there is a commitment to continuous improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying happen rarely, and the school acts swiftly to resolve these effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's use of alternative provision has a significant positive impact for pupils who attend these settings.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides an extremely rich range of opportunities to nurture pupils鈥� talents and interests.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The wider personal development of pupils is a strength of the school.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from comprehensive careers information, education, advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form receive expert guidance when applying for university places or higher apprenticeships.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for pupils with SEND is very strong, and they successfully access the same curriculum as their peers.
Subjects Offered: Deep dives were carried out in English, mathematics, science, modern foreign languages, and art and design.
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The West Bridgford School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 1786 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 79% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As the Headteacher of The West Bridgford School, I often think about how fortunate I am to have the opportunity to oversee such a superb institution. I don't use the word "excellent" lightly because Ofsted found it to be such during their most recent inspection in November 2011. West Bridgford School has continually shown itself to be a high-performing institution over the years, with results that routinely place us among the finest comprehensive schools in the nation, both at GCSE and "A" level. This has been accomplished in an environment of conventional academic principles, where high expectations for student achievement and behaviour are set through severe but fair disciplinary procedures and a school uniform code. A committed group of subject-matter specialists on our teaching faculty is the driving force behind our achievement. To ensure that pupils take advantage of the opportunities presented to them, our teachers are very effectively supported by associate staff. Our goal is to make sure that every child realises and exceeds their potential, and all staff members significantly contribute to this goal. We are lucky to have parents who are supportive and who care deeply about their child's education, and we fully recognise the value of the collaboration between home and school. Our school holds on passionately to the belief that we are here for our local community and strive to meet the needs of all our children irrespective of their ability, ethnicity, gender, disability or special needs. Evidence supports our conviction that we are genuinely comprehensive by demonstrating that all of the kids who are with us reach their full potential. No matter how gifted your child is, we pledge to work hard to help him or her reach their greatest potential in a loving and secure atmosphere.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 79% | 98% | 66% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 20.20% | 35.00% | 15.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.80 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 45.87% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.83 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 65.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 48.84% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.67 | 3.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 253 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 3 | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 49.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% 10 | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 6 | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.61 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.83 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 4 | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 1 | 48.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 8 | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 3 | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.69 | 3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.02% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 46.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 16.8% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.77% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.3 | 30.6 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.92 | 30.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.20% | 10% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 201 | 100 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 60.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.79% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 20.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.72% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 45.44 | 35.09 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.49 | 35.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 40.3% | 15.36% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 197 | 117 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 63.18% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.56% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 17.87% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.62% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.46 | 28.23 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.22 1 | 29.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.5% | 9.39% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 171 | 112 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 55.89% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 10.62% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 21.54% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.01 1 | 28.32 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.24 | 28.33 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.1% | 10.47% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 13.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.11% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 12.54% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 2.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.27 | 25.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.88 | 27.1 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.5% | 8.7% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 30 | 18.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.06% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 20.86% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 2.63% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The West Bridgford School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1