Schools in Nottingham: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
459 registered schools in Nottingham, East Midlands. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
459
Schools total
386 primary · 71 secondary
57%
Good or Outstanding
263 of 459
73
Rated Outstanding
190
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Nottingham
386 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Gates Primary School | NG15 9BN | Outstanding |
| Aldercar Infant School | NG16 4GL | Outstanding |
| All Hallows CofE Primary School | NG4 3JZ | Outstanding |
| All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School | NG23 5NP | Outstanding |
| Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School | NG32 2DY | Outstanding |
| Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy | NG13 9AW | Outstanding |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | NG24 1RU | Outstanding |
| Barrowby Church of England Primary School | NG32 1BX | Outstanding |
| Billingborough Primary School | NG34 0NX | Outstanding |
| Bleasby Church of England Primary School | NG14 7GD | Outstanding |
| Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School | NG11 9BH | Outstanding |
| Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School | NG3 2LE | Outstanding |
| Bramcote Hills Primary School | NG9 3GE | Outstanding |
| Carnarvon Primary School | NG13 8EH | Outstanding |
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery | NG34 7DF | Outstanding |
| Chuter Ede Primary School | NG24 3PQ | Outstanding |
| Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School | NG24 2QA | Outstanding |
| Cotgrave Candleby Lane School | NG12 3JG | Outstanding |
| Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) | NG34 8HH | Outstanding |
| Cropwell Bishop Primary School | NG12 3BX | Outstanding |
| Crossdale Primary School | NG12 5HP | Outstanding |
| Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School | NG17 4JA | Outstanding |
| Denton CofE School | NG32 1LG | Outstanding |
| Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School | NG7 2LE | Outstanding |
| East Bridgford St Peters Church of England Academy | NG13 8PG | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Nottingham
71 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Fernwood School | NG8 2FT | Outstanding |
| George Spencer Academy | NG9 7EW | Outstanding |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | NG31 9AU | Outstanding |
| Redhill Academy | NG5 8GX | Outstanding |
| The King's School, Grantham | NG31 6RP | Outstanding |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy | NG8 3EZ | Outstanding |
| The West Bridgford School | NG2 7FA | Outstanding |
| Toot Hill School | NG13 8BL | Outstanding |
| Tuxford Academy | NG22 0JH | Outstanding |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School | NG17 8HP | Good |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy | NG8 5GY | Good |
| Bramcote College | NG9 3GA | Good |
| Carlton le Willows Academy | NG4 4AA | Good |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy | NG5 7JZ | Good |
| Colonel Frank Seely Academy | NG14 6JZ | Good |
| Djanogly City Academy | NG7 6ND | Good |
| Friesland School | NG10 5AF | Good |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy | NG34 7RS | Good |
| Meden School | NG20 0QN | Good |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy | NG8 3LD | Good |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology | NG7 2PL | Good |
| Quarrydale Academy | NG17 2DU | Good |
| Rushcliffe Spencer Academy | NG2 7BW | Good |
| Selston High School | NG16 6BW | Good |
| South Nottinghamshire Academy | NG12 2FQ | Good |
Check schools near a specific Nottingham address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Nottingham: FAQ
How many schools are there in Nottingham?
There are 459 registered schools in Nottingham on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 386 primary, 71 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 57% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Nottingham?
73 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Nottingham, and 190 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Nottingham postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Nottingham postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Nottingham affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.