Best Primary Schools in Nottingham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 74 schools across Nottingham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Nottingham has 74 primary schools, of which 7 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 64 rated Good — 96% of primary schools in Nottingham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Nottingham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

74
Total schools
7
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
61.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
38
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥈 Edna G. Olds Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
🥉 Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
4. Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
5. Welbeck Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
6. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
9. Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
10. Warren Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
11. Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
12. Hogarth Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
13. Mellers Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
14. Southglade Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
15. Highbank Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
16. Portland Spencer Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 77 View school
17. The Glapton Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
18. The Milford Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
19. Radford Primary School Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
20. Rise Park Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 75 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Nottingham?
There are 74 primary schools in Nottingham, of which 7 (9%) 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 St Teresa's Catholic Primary School. 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?
9% of primary schools in Nottingham are rated Outstanding and 86% 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.