The West Bridgford School Catchment Area
The West Bridgford School is a academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1780 pupils, and a capacity of 1332 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,780
Pupils
1,332
Capacity
134%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
The West Bridgford School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The West Bridgford School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →The West Bridgford School — School Information
- Full address
- Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7FA
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 6.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136628
Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham
If The West Bridgford School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
Chilwell School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NG9 5AL
Djanogly City Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG7 6ND
Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG8 4HY
George Spencer Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG9 7EW
Redhill Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG5 8GX
The Long Eaton School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG10 3NP
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Frequently Asked Questions — The West Bridgford School
Is The West Bridgford School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The West Bridgford School currently has 1780 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1332 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The West Bridgford School? ▾
Admission to The West Bridgford School is managed by Nottinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The West Bridgford School cover? ▾
The West Bridgford School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The West Bridgford School? ▾
The West Bridgford School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.