Compare the top-rated primary and secondary schools in Nottingham. We rank schools using Ofsted ratings, exam results, and content quality to help you find the right fit for your child.
Our rankings combine multiple data points to surface the best schools in Nottingham. Schools are scored based on their Ofsted rating (Outstanding and Good schools rank highest), KS2 SATs and GCSE performance data, content richness, and availability of detailed school profiles. This is not an official league table — it is designed to help parents quickly identify schools worth investigating further.
The top-rated primary schools in Nottingham are those with Outstanding or Good Ofsted ratings and strong KS2 SATs results. Use our comparison tool to filter by location, rating, and performance data.
There are 308 schools in Nottingham, including 225 primary schools and 42 secondary schools.
Every school page on EduNavigate shows the current Ofsted rating. You can also filter the Nottingham school directory by rating to see only Outstanding or Good schools.
Consider Ofsted rating, exam results (KS2 SATs for primary, GCSE/Progress 8 for secondary), distance from home, admissions criteria, extracurricular activities, and school ethos. Visit open days where possible.
Grammar school availability varies by area. Use our school directory to search for selective schools in and around Nottingham. Grammar schools require passing an entrance exam (the 11-plus).
Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School, nestled in the urban setting of Clifton, Nottinghamshire, serves as a beacon of education for children aged 3 to 11 y...