The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold vs Woodthorpe Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 404 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Woodthorpe Infant School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
175 students
| Measure | The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold Nottingham, East Midlands | Woodthorpe Infant School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #180 of 1,516 | #1 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2622 of 15,697 | #28 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 454 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 1.7% |
| Capacity filled | 129.3% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.goodshepherd.notts.sch.uk/ | www.woodthorpeinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodthorpe Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 77.2).
- •The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is the larger school with 454 students compared with 175.
- •The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is a academy school while Woodthorpe Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold better than Woodthorpe Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodthorpe Infant School ranks higher (99.4 vs 77.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold and Woodthorpe Infant School?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold: 454. Woodthorpe Infant School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold and Woodthorpe Infant School rank in East Midlands?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is 180th of 1,516 and Woodthorpe Infant School is 1st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).