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.

Nottinghamshire has 286 primary schools, of which 15 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 245 rated Good — 91% of primary schools in Nottinghamshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Pinewood Infant and Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Nottinghamshire 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.

286
Total schools
15
Outstanding
5%
Outstanding rate
63.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
41
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Pinewood Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Hucknall Flying High Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥉 Bunny CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
4. Chetwynd Spencer Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
5. Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
6. Lowdham CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
7. Forest Glade Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
8. Cotgrave Candleby Lane School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
9. Abbey Gates Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
10. Crescent Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
11. Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
12. Wynndale Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
13. Ernehale Junior School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Lady Bay Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
15. Pierrepont Gamston Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. Edwalton Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. Brookside Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. John T Rice Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 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 15 (5%) 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?
5% of primary schools in Nottinghamshire are rated Outstanding and 86% 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.