Hollygirt School
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · NG3 4GF
Hollygirt is a small, coeducational independent day school in Nottingham serving ages 3–16 with a strong emphasis on nurturing individual development alongside academic achievement. The school explicitly rejects the notion that grades alone define success, instead fostering resilience, confidence, and kindness within intimate class sizes. Its recent ISI inspection (2025) highlighted staff relationships and pastoral support as defining strengths.
- →Small class sizes enabling personalised attention and early identification of individual needs
- →Explicit focus on emotional wellbeing and self-esteem alongside academic rigour
- →Nurturing, family-like ethos that appeals to parents seeking non-pressurised progression
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in intimate, relationship-driven environments and benefit from individualised pastoral scaffolding; learners who respond well to encouragement and may find larger, more competitive schools overwhelming.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Elm Avenue
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
NG3 4GF
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Hollygirt School?
Day fees at Hollygirt School are approximately £15,000 per year (2023/24).
How do you get into Hollygirt School?
Hollygirt School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Hollygirt School's exam results?
At Hollygirt School, 13.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Hollygirt School a boarding school?
Hollygirt School is a day school in Nottingham and does not offer boarding.
What is Hollygirt School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Hollygirt School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Small class sizes and individualised attention
✓Strong pastoral care and emotional wellbeing focus
✓Nurturing, family-like school environment
✓Staff who know pupils well and foster confidence
Common concerns
!Limited facilities and co-curricular breadth compared to larger independent schools
!Not yet Ofsted inspected (ISI inspection 2025 only); limited public accountability data
!Small cohort size may limit peer diversity and breadth of friendship groups