Best Secondary Schools in Nottinghamshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 43 schools across Nottinghamshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Nottinghamshire has 43 secondary schools, of which 4 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 33 rated Good — 86% of secondary schools in Nottinghamshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The West Bridgford 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.

43
Total schools
4
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
63.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
41
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The West Bridgford School
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥈 The Becket School
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
🥉 Redhill Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
4. Toot Hill School
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
5. Alderman White School
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
6. South Nottinghamshire Academy
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
7. All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
8. George Spencer Academy
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
9. Bramcote College
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
10. The Newark Academy
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
11. The Kimberley School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
12. Chilwell School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
13. Outwood Academy Valley
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
14. Christ The King Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
15. Ashfield Comprehensive School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
16. Colonel Frank Seely Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
17. The Suthers School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
18. Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 60 View school
19. Tuxford Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
20. Carlton Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Nottinghamshire?
There are 43 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire, of which 4 (9%) 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 The West Bridgford 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?
9% of secondary schools in Nottinghamshire are rated Outstanding and 77% 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.