The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

About The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 465 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

465 / 351 (132%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 July 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 4LT

Phone

01159262983

Headteacher

Celine Toner

Website

www.goodshepherd.notts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold have?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold has 465 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

74% of pupils at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is part of OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is located at Somersby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 4LT.