Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Nottinghamshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 367 schools across Nottinghamshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Nottinghamshire has 367 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 348 with a published Ofsted inspection, 23 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 91% 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, Pinewood Infant and Nursery 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 Nottinghamshire 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.

367
Total schools
23
Outstanding (historic grade)
7%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
41
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Pinewood Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
2. Hucknall Flying High Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
3. The West Bridgford School
Secondary
 Outstanding 91 View school
4. Chetwynd Spencer Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
5. Caunton Dean Hole CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
6. Willoughby Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
7. Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
8. Forest Glade Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
9. Lowdham CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
10. Abbey Gates Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
11. Eskdale Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
12. Brookside Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
13. Holy Trinity CofE Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
14. Bunny CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
16. Lady Bay Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. West Bridgford Junior School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
19. Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
20. Whipman Woods Flying High Academy
Primary
 — 80 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Nottinghamshire?
There are 367 open primary & secondary schools in Nottinghamshire (closed schools are excluded). 23 of the 348 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 Nottinghamshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Nottinghamshire is Pinewood Infant and Nursery 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 Nottinghamshire?
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 Nottinghamshire?
Primary and secondary applications in Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.