The West Bridgford School

About The West Bridgford School

The West Bridgford School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,780 pupils on roll. It is part of EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.4 (2025/26). 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,780 / 1,332 (134%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

30 January 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Loughborough Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7FA

Phone

01159744488

Principal

Tim Peacock

Website

http://www.wbs.school

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The West Bridgford School?

The West Bridgford School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The West Bridgford School have?

The West Bridgford School has 1,780 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The West Bridgford School's Ofsted rating?

The West Bridgford School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024).

How does The West Bridgford School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The West Bridgford School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.4 in 2025/26.

Is The West Bridgford School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The West Bridgford School is part of EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The West Bridgford School?

The West Bridgford School is located at Loughborough Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7FA.