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.

118

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

61.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Nottingham Girls' High School GDST Not applicable	—	97	View school
🥈	Oak Field School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Nethergate Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Stone Soup Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
6.	Edna G. Olds Academy Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
7.	Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
8.	Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
9.	Welbeck Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
10.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
11.	Denewood Academy Not applicable	Good	80	View school
12.	Unity Academy Not applicable	Good	80	View school
13.	South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
14.	CP Riverside School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
15.	Bluecoat Trent Academy Secondary	Good	80	View school
16.	Nottingham HOPE Academy Not applicable	Good	80	View school
17.	Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School Primary	Good	79	View school
18.	Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy Primary	Good	78	View school
19.	Warren Primary Academy Primary	Good	78	View school
20.	Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy Primary	Good	78	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Nottingham?

There are 118 primary & secondary schools in Nottingham, of which 15 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Nottingham?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Nottingham is Nottingham Girls' High School GDST. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Nottingham?

Primary and secondary school applications in Nottingham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Nottingham council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Nottingham?

13% of primary & secondary schools in Nottingham are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 78% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.