West Bridgford Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Avon Gardens George Road West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 6BP |
| Reference Number | 122598 |
West Bridgford Infant School has received a 'Good' rating overall during its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously rated 'Outstanding', the school has adapted well, and its quality of education, behavior, personal development, leadership, and early years provision are all rated as good. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to shine academically and socially. Despite the positives, there are areas for improvement, particularly in refining curriculum content and assessment practices to ensure long-term retention of knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 245 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.76%
Girls: 52.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | 39 | 39 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.6% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| Indian | 6.1% |
| White & Asian | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing and supportive environment for pupils.
- High expectations for pupil behavior and learning.
- Well-structured phonics and reading curriculum.
- Exciting and engaging lessons across all subjects.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong commitment to promoting British values.
- Positive relationships among staff, pupils, and parents.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum does not always identify the most important content for long-term retention.
- Assessment procedures in some subjects are not fully developed.
- Leaders occasionally do not leverage all available information for improvement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 61 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 72 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 26 | 6 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
West Bridgford Junior School
Exchange Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6DB |
0.46 miles |
|
Abbey Road Primary School
Tewkesbury Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5ND |
0.59 miles |
|
Lady Bay Primary School
Trent Boulevard, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5BD |
0.66 miles |
|
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School
Tewkesbury Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5NH |
0.7 miles |
|
Jesse Gray Primary School
Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7DD |
0.86 miles |
|
Greenfields Community School
ORANGE GARDENS, THE MEADOWS, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG2 2JE |
0.87 miles |
|
Greythorn Primary School
Greythorn Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7GH |
0.88 miles |
|
Heymann Primary and Nursery School
Waddington Drive, Wilford Hill, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7GX |
1.01 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Coronation Avenue, Wilford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 7AB |
1.06 miles |
|
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School
Coledale, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6TH |
1.14 miles |
|
South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Main Road, Wilford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 7AL |
1.15 miles |
|
Victoria Primary School
Ainsworth Drive, The Meadows, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1FX |
1.25 miles |
|
Welbeck Primary School
Kinglake Place, Meadows, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1NT |
1.25 miles |
|
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Notintone Street, Sneinton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4QF |
1.46 miles |
|
Edwalton Primary School
Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4AS |
1.51 miles |
|
Rosecliffe Spencer Academy
73 Rose Way, Edwalton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4JE |
1.54 miles |
|
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
Sneinton Boulevard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4FZ |
1.55 miles |
|
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4QB |
1.59 miles |
|
Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School
Edale Road, Sneinton Dale, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4HT |
1.78 miles |
|
St Joseph's School
33 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5AW |
2.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Clayfield House
Care of: Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham, NG2 7QP |
0.45 miles |
|
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7YF |
0.85 miles |
|
The West Bridgford School
Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7FA |
0.85 miles |
|
The Becket School
The Becket Way, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QY |
0.97 miles |
|
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7BW |
1.08 miles |
|
Nottingham College
Adams Building, Stoney Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1NG |
1.63 miles |
|
Sutherland House School
Bath Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1DA |
1.8 miles |
|
Nottingham Academy
GREENWOOD ROAD, BAKERSFIELD, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG3 7EB |
2 miles |
|
Rosehill School
St Matthias Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 2FE |
2.07 miles |
|
Farnborough Spencer Academy
Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8JW |
2.07 miles |
|
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2PL |
2.18 miles |
|
Nethergate Academy
Swansdowne Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8HX |
2.38 miles |
|
Easthorpe School
165 Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6LQ |
2.45 miles |
|
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST
|
2.45 miles |
|
Hollygirt School
Elm Avenue, Nottingham, NG3 4GF |
2.46 miles |
|
Nottingham High School
Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED |
2.51 miles |
|
Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College
Forest House, Berkeley Avenue, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5TT |
2.71 miles |
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Djanogly City Academy
Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 6ND |
2.86 miles |
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Bluecoat Trent Academy
Pelham Avenue, Nottingham, NG5 1AJ |
2.86 miles |
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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1EA |
3.16 miles |