Best Schools in Nottingham
378 schools in Nottingham
Key Facts
- Nottingham has a total of 378 schools, with 98.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 88.9% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Nottingham outperform the national average, with 66.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Nottingham see 52.5% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths at KS4, and a Progress 8 score of 0.09, compared to 0.00 nationally.
- Nottingham's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.94, with 20.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and secondary schools spend £7,473 per pupil.
Top Primary Schools in Nottingham
146 primary schools in Nottingham
PS
Plumtree School
Nottingham, NG12 5ND
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils110
P/T Ratio–
Salterford House School
Nottingham, NG14 6NZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–12
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils77
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Nottingham
21 secondary schools in Nottingham
The West Bridgford School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nottingham, NG2 7FA
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.59
Attainment 857.4
Eng+Maths87%
Pupils1,780
Redhill Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nottingham, NG5 8GX
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.17
Attainment 850.0
Eng+Maths68%
Pupils1,577
Toot Hill School
Ofsted
Good
Nottingham, NG13 8BL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.40
Attainment 856.9
Eng+Maths82%
Pupils1,907
GS
George Spencer Academy
Ofsted
Good
Nottingham, NG9 7EW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.20
Attainment 851.7
Eng+Maths77%
Pupils1,633
Top Special Schools in Nottingham
1 special schools in Nottingham
Top Independent Schools in Nottingham
5 independent schools in Nottingham
PS
Plumtree School
Nottingham, NG12 5ND
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils110
P/T Ratio–
Salterford House School
Nottingham, NG14 6NZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–12
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils77
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Nottingham has 378 schools, including 146 primary schools, 21 secondary schools, 211 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 97% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.09 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,332 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.