The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

About The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold

We are a Catholic school, rooted firmly in the Gospel values of love and respect. We always put the interests and needs of our children first and strive to do all we possibly can to encourage them to fulfil their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Celine Toner

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 120 responses • 25.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95% positive 5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.8% positive 3.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

93.4% positive 5.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.8% positive 6.7% negative

My child does well at this school

94.2% positive 5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 120 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

21.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

69.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily S

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our wonderful experience at The Good Shepherd!"

We love The Good Shepherd school! From the moment our child started, they have made us feel so welcome and supported. The values of mercy, respect, and joy are truly lived out by the staff and children. We're so grateful to be a part of this community. Our child has thrived in their Reception year and we can't wait to see them grow and learn more!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David W

Parent May 1, 2022

4.0

"A great school with amazing facilities"

We've been really happy with The Good Shepherd school. The facilities are fantastic, the teachers are dedicated, and the children are so well-behaved. Our child has enjoyed learning and has made some great friends. We're a bit disappointed with the extra-curricular activities available, but overall, we're pleased with the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel B

Parent Oct 1, 2019

4.0

"A good school, but could improve communication"

We sent our child to The Good Shepherd school for a few years and had a mostly positive experience. The staff were kind and caring, and our child learned a lot. However, we sometimes found communication with the school to be a bit patchy, especially when it came to issues with our child's learning. Still, we appreciate the values and faith-based approach of the school, and we're grateful for the time our child spent there.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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