- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
74 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 417
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.9
Schools in NG8
A postcode district in Nottingham
- Postcode district
- 44 schools and nurseries
In short: NG8 is a postcode district in Nottingham with 20 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4420 primary · 10 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All NG8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NG8
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NG8
20 in NG8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
138 first choices, 145 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 1,122
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results below the England average.
38 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 366
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Top Secondary Schools in NG8
10 in NG8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
426 first choices, 293 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,543
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
228 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 879
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
150 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 931
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Nurseries in NG8
16 in NG8, highest Ofsted grade first
Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton
Nottingham, NG8 2BD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Nottingham Day Nursery and Preschool
Nottingham, NG8 5AR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Nottingham, Wollaton
Nottingham, NG8 2NG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NG8
6 in NG8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
150 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 931
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Nottingham, NG8 3EZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
209 first choices, 187 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 1,182
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
275 first choices, 187 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,344
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Special Schools in NG8
4 in NG8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oak Field School
Nottingham, NG8 3HW · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.6%
- Pupils
- 158
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.8
Silver Linings School
Nottingham, NG8 4FR · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 17
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Willowfield Academy
Nottingham, NG8 3BT · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 23.4%
- Pupils
- 119
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Private Schools in NG8
1 in NG8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Silver Linings School
Nottingham, NG8 4FR · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 17
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NG8, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good31
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in NG8 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NG8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NG8 has 44 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NG8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NG8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NG8?
NG8 has 44 schools, including 20 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 1 independent school, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NG8?
The highest-ranked schools in NG8 on Eduscope are St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Fernwood School, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in NG8?
There is 1 independent school in NG8, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in NG8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 44 schools in NG8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.