Schools in Nottingham
Find schools in Nottingham with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.
Choosing a School in Nottingham
Nottingham has no grammar schools, but West Bridgford south of the River Trent is hugely popular with families. The area has two outstanding secondaries, Rushcliffe Spencer Academy and West Bridgford School, both with competitive admissions where catchment area and feeder primary attendance are very important factors. Nearby Gamston, Edwalton, and Ruddington also feed into Rushcliffe. The Rushcliffe borough generally has excellent schools, making anywhere south of the Trent a strong choice for families.
Primary Schools in Nottingham
West Bridgford and surrounding areas have excellent primaries. Feeder school links to secondaries are important here. Examples of well-known primaries include:
- Pierrepont Gamston Primary
- Jesse Gray Primary School
- Lady Bay Primary School
- Heymann Primary School
- Abbey Road Primary School
- Edwalton Primary School
Secondary Schools in Nottingham
West Bridgford has two outstanding secondaries. Admissions are competitive, with catchment area and feeder primary attendance being very important factors. Examples include:
- Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
- The West Bridgford School
How Are Averages Calculated?
When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).
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