Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Nottinghamshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 369 schools across Nottinghamshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

369

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

63.7%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Pinewood Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Highfields School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥉	Carlton Digby School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Newark Orchard School Not applicable	Good	95	View school
5.	Hucknall Flying High Academy Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
6.	Bunny CofE Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
7.	Chetwynd Spencer Academy Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
8.	Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
9.	The West Bridgford School Secondary	Outstanding	89	View school
10.	Lowdham CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
11.	Forest Glade Primary School Primary	Good	87	View school
12.	Cotgrave Candleby Lane School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
13.	Abbey Gates Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
14.	Crescent Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
15.	Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
16.	Wynndale Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
17.	Ernehale Junior School Primary	Good	83	View school
18.	Lady Bay Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
19.	Pierrepont Gamston Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
20.	Edwalton Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Nottinghamshire?

There are 369 primary & secondary schools in Nottinghamshire, of which 23 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Nottinghamshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Nottinghamshire is Pinewood Infant and Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Nottinghamshire?

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

What is the average Ofsted rating in Nottinghamshire?

6% of primary & secondary schools in Nottinghamshire are rated Outstanding and 81% are rated Good. 81% 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.