The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11272 pupils

Kingsland Gardens, Kingsthorpe, NN2 7BHWebsite01604714399

Inspected272 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Mar 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils272

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils272

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

272 / 420 (65%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~34*

Head Teacher

Mrs Carmel Dodds

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 59%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 86%

3.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.8%vs 6.1% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 86% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support12.1%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.7%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (31%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health10 pupils (29%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (11%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (11%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (6%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (6%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (3%)

Other1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils272

Free school meals18.8%

English as additional language41.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

Black African25.4%

White Other25.0%

White British22.4%

Black Other8.1%

Indian6.3%

Mixed White & African2.9%

Mixed Other2.6%

Traveller Irish1.5%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Asian Other1.1%

White Irish1.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.7%

Other0.4%

Chinese0.4%

Pakistani0.4%

Black Caribbean0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

13 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2023

Spending Per Pupil

£6,101

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,299 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,047

Support staff£802

Premises£158

Energy£180

Learning resources£234

Income per pupil£5,845

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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