The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
Somersby Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4LTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 13th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 July 2025, report published 8 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 July 2025
Pupils feel incredibly fortunate to attend this joyful school. Staff work tirelessly to create an environment where every child feels respected, happy and safe. Pastoral care is exceptional. Staff set incredibly high expectations of all pupils' achievement. They create an environment where every learner thrives. The ambitious curriculum is taught expertly. As a result, pupils show a great love of learning. They are exceptionally well prepared for their next learning steps. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Staff skilfully and consistently guide pupils to follow the 'Good Shepherd Way'. As a result, pupils show high levels of respect, self-control and kindness towards one another. Learning takes place within an atmosphere of calm. Social times are an absolute delight. Pupils of all ages access numerous games, toys and equipment. There is such a happy buzz of excitement as pupils share, join in and just have lots of fun. Pupils benefit from a hugely impressive array of opportunities beyond the school curriculum. They take part in many sporting, musical and creative activities. They are involved in numerous trips and residentials. Staff leave no stone unturned in ensuring that absolutely every pupil expands their horizons and discovers new talents and interests.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
454 pupils on roll, with places for 351
Schools near The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Ernehale Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ernehale Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Arno Vale Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Celine Toner
- Phone
- 01159262983
- Address
- Somersby Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4LT
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 138811
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.