What did Ofsted judge Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School has 193 pupils on roll.

What ages does Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School take?

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School have a religious character?

Yes — Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?

When Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families and previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order — Includes those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children — Baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must accompany the Certificate of Catholic Practice; 3. Other looked after children and other previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within any of the above categories the following order of priorities applies: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission; (ii) children of (teaching) staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable for the child, with strong and relevant evidence from an appropriate professional authority; (iv) proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children live at the same distance, the place is decided by the drawing of lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48.7% of pupils at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families and previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order — Includes those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children — Baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must accompany the Certificate of Catholic Practice.
3Other looked after children and other previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order
4Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
5Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Evidence of Baptism will be required. The Certificate of Religious Practice must be completed.
6Children of families who are members of other Christian denominations that are part of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance — Evidence of Baptism (or dedication) provided by a priest or minister of a designated place of worship will be required. The Certificate of Religious Practice must be completed.
7Children who are members of other Christian denominations — Evidence of Baptism, dedication or membership of the church provided by a priest or minister of a designated place of worship will be required. The Certificate of Religious Practice must be completed.
8Children who are members of other faiths — Evidence of membership of the faith provided by a religious leader of a designated place of worship will be required. The Certificate of Religious Practice must be completed.
9Any other children

If two applications tie: Within any of the above categories the following order of priorities applies: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission; (ii) children of (teaching) staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable for the child, with strong and relevant evidence from an appropriate professional authority; (iv) proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children live at the same distance, the place is decided by the drawing of lots.

Admissions policy reviewed September 2025, for entry September 2027. Waiting list maintained until 31 December 2027. Nursery pupils have no right to a Reception place.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.