Best Primary Schools in Nottinghamshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 286 schools across Nottinghamshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

286

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

63.7%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Hucknall Flying High Academy Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
🥈	Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥉	Chetwynd Spencer Academy Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
4.	Abbey Gates Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
5.	Orston Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
6.	West Bridgford Junior School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
7.	Bunny CofE Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
8.	Flintham Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
9.	Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
10.	Lowdham CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
11.	Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
12.	Forest Glade Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
13.	Bramcote Hills Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
14.	Eskdale Junior School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
15.	Gunthorpe CofE Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
16.	Sutton Bonington Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
17.	Cropwell Bishop Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
18.	Leverton Church of England Academy Primary	Good	72	View school
19.	Underwood Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
20.	Haddon Primary and Nursery School Primary	Good	71	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Nottinghamshire?

There are 286 primary schools in Nottinghamshire, of which 38 (13%) 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 Hucknall Flying High Academy. 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?

13% of primary schools in Nottinghamshire are rated Outstanding and 72% 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.