Nottingham High School, Nottingham
Nottingham High School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Nottingham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was an inspection in March 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Nottingham High School in detail
Nottingham High School in its own words
In its own words: "I could hardly be more excited at being given the honour of leading Nottingham High School. Unlike many newcomers, I have the benefit of already knowing a lot about it, which only adds to the sense of privilege I feel at joining such a welcoming, dynamic community."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Nottingham High Infant and Junior School. We are a warm and vibrant school community where every child is valued as an individual and supported to achieve their full potential."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, rugby, hockey, tennis, basketball, badminton, swimming, running, dance and drama.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £3 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Nottingham High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Nottingham High School are Nottingham Girls' High School GDST (0.1 miles, selective); Fig Tree Primary School (0.4 miles, Good); Take 1 Learning Centre (0.4 miles, Good); and Hollygirt School (0.5 miles).
Nottingham Girls' High School GDSTFig Tree Primary SchoolTake 1 Learning CentreHollygirt School
Where pupils go next
Of the 130 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 84% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 3% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 241 pupils (20.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is High School Tram Stop, about 140 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Forest Road, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Nottingham High School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1633 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Inspection
3 March 2025
Routine Inspection
20 February 2024
Inspection
26 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 October 2019
Regulatory Compliance
18 January 2017
Inspection
1 January 2011
About
Nottingham High School is a private, coeducational day school in Nottingham, England, consisting of an infant and junior school, and senior school. It was founded in 1513 by Dame Agnes Mellers, as a free grammar school for boys, with a charter signed by Henry VIII.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,855 to £23,154
depending on year group
| Infant School | £15,855 a year |
| Junior School | £18,447 a year |
| Senior School | £23,154 a year |
| Sixth Form | £23,154 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Nottingham High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Nottingham High School
Nottingham High School establishes Nottingham High School Education Group (NHSEG)
22 Jun 2026
Love Your Body | Blog Post
11 May 2026
World Health Day - Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures | Physical Wellbeing Blog Post
7 Apr 2025
Making a Difference to Your Wellbeing
21 Jan 2025
Creative Writing
3 Jan 2025
How Food Affects Your Mood
20 Dec 2024
From Nottingham High School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Nottingham High School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Nottingham High School.
- Let's Leap @ Nottingham High SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Super Camps- Nottingham220m away · Not yet graded
- Nottingham Learners Hub760m away · Not yet graded
- Rattle and Roll Performance: Huntington Academy Wrap Around and Holiday Club990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 43
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 43 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 31 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
1,178 pupils
1,280 places
102 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham
Across Nottingham council
Places available
3,708
Applications
3,688
Got 1st preference
80.3%
Got preferred school
94.1%
All secondary applications across Nottingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
241
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
20.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,178
Total Pupils
719
Boys
459
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Nottingham High School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Nottingham High School
What are GCSE results like at Nottingham High School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Nottingham High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Nottingham High School last inspected?
Nottingham High School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was an inspection in March 2025.
How many pupils go to Nottingham High School?
Nottingham High School has around 1178 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Nottingham High School?
Nottingham High School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Nottingham High School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Let's Leap @ Nottingham High School (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Nottingham High School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 43 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 31 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Nottingham High School?
Nottingham High School is at Waverley Mount, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 4ED.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)