Schools across Nottingham
Local authority · 120 schools across 4 towns
120
75 primary · 20 secondary
51,209
94% capacity used
41
6 outstanding · 35 good
54,311
3,102 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
69.1%
KS2 Maths
68.6%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,698 spare places
Secondary Schools
96 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.8%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
100
2024/25
Absence trend across Nottingham schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
30%
Plans Issued
294
Assessment Requests
579
Tribunal Cases
8
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
548
Lodged
(13.6%)
319
Heard
60
Successful
(19%)
Primary (infant classes)
192
Lodged
(5.3%)
106
Heard
10
Successful
(9%)
Secondary
514
Lodged
(12.3%)
425
Heard
105
Successful
(25%)
Total
1,062
Lodged
(12.9%)
744
Heard
165
Successful
(22%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.