What did Ofsted judge The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold has 454 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold take?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold located?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is located in Nottingham, NG5 4LT, Nottinghamshire.

How do I apply to The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold 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 The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold have a religious character?

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

How close do you need to live to get into The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold was 1.96 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?

When The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including 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 living in the parish(es) served by the school; 3. Catholic children living outside the parish(es) served by the school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 55.3% of pupils at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

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.

1Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including 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 living in the parish(es) served by the school
3Catholic children living outside the parish(es) served by the school
4Other looked after or previously looked after children including 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.
5Catechumens, Candidates and members of Eastern Christian Churches
6Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion
7Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader
8Any other children not within categories 1-7.

Transcribed from Nottinghamshire County Council's school information documents for 2027-2028, which print a summary of each school's admission oversubscription criteria district by district (printed August 2026, correct at the time of print). Printed under the heading "Summary of admission oversubscription criteria 2027-2028". Secondary: Christ The King Voluntary Academy. The council records the school as a academy converter with an expected number on roll of 427.

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.

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?: The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold has 454 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold take?: The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold located?: The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is located in Nottingham, NG5 4LT, Nottinghamshire.
How do I apply to The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?: The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold 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 The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold have a religious character?: Yes — The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold was 1.96 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?: When The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including 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 living in the parish(es) served by the school; 3. Catholic children living outside the parish(es) served by the school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 55.3% of pupils at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold, year by year →

How places are decided at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

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.

1Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including 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 living in the parish(es) served by the school
3Catholic children living outside the parish(es) served by the school
4Other looked after or previously looked after children including 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.
5Catechumens, Candidates and members of Eastern Christian Churches
6Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion
7Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader
8Any other children not within categories 1-7.

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?: The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold has 454 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold take?: The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold located?: The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is located in Nottingham, NG5 4LT, Nottinghamshire.
How do I apply to The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?: The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold 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 The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold have a religious character?: Yes — The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold was 1.96 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?: When The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after or previously looked after children including 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 living in the parish(es) served by the school; 3. Catholic children living outside the parish(es) served by the school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 55.3% of pupils at The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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