Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Nottingham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 118 schools across Nottingham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Nottingham has 118 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 112 with a published Ofsted inspection, 15 (13%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 92% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Nottingham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

118
Total schools
15
Outstanding (historic grade)
13%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
61.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
38
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
2. Edna G. Olds Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
3. Huntingdon Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
4. Haydn Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
5. Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
6. Welbeck Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
8. Fernwood School
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
9. South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
10. Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 75 View school
11. Nottingham Girls' Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 74 View school
12. Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
13. Warren Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 73 View school
14. Southglade Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
15. The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
16. Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 72 View school
17. Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy
Primary
 Good 70 View school
18. Bilborough College
16 plus
 Good 70 View school
19. The Glapton Academy
Primary
 Good 70 View school
20. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 69 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Top primary & secondary schools in Nottingham

Split by phase and ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted labels are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025 (historic, not current). Closed schools are excluded.

Top primary schools in Nottingham

The leading 8 open primary schools by score.

  1. 1 St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Outstanding 89
  2. 2 Edna G. Olds Academy Outstanding 89
  3. 3 Huntingdon Academy Outstanding 84
  4. 4 Haydn Primary School Outstanding 82
  5. 5 Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School Outstanding 81
  6. 6 Welbeck Primary School Good 80
  7. 7 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Good 79
  8. 8 South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School Good 76

Top secondary schools in Nottingham

The leading 8 open secondary schools by score.

  1. 1 Fernwood School Outstanding 77
  2. 2 Nottingham Girls' Academy Outstanding 74
  3. 3 The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Good 72
  4. 4 Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Outstanding 72
  5. 5 Bluecoat Trent Academy Good 67
  6. 6 Bluecoat Aspley Academy Good 63
  7. 7 The Nottingham Emmanuel School Good 58
  8. 8 Nottingham Free School Good 58

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Nottingham?
There are 118 open primary & secondary schools in Nottingham (closed schools are excluded). 15 of the 112 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Nottingham?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Nottingham is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Nottingham?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Nottingham?
Primary and secondary applications in Nottingham are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Nottingham council website for local forms and any in-year rules.
What is the top-ranked primary school in Nottingham?
On the Schools Near Me score, the highest-ranked open primary school in Nottingham is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School. The "Top primary schools in Nottingham" list on this page shows the leading 8 primary schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade (pre-Nov-2025). Closed schools are never included.
What is the top-ranked secondary school in Nottingham?
On the Schools Near Me score, the highest-ranked open secondary school in Nottingham is Fernwood School. See the "Top secondary schools in Nottingham" list on this page for the leading 8 secondary schools, each with its score and last historic single-word Ofsted grade (from before Ofsted retired single-word grades on 10 November 2025).
Is Nottingham a good place to find a school?
Nottingham is one of England's largest urban authorities, with 118 open primary & secondary schools to choose from, 15 of them holding a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before those grades were retired on 10 November 2025). Because choice is wide, compare schools on the ranked tables above and open any school for catchment areas, results trends and more. See how we score schools: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.