Nottingham High School
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · NG7 4ED
AAB+ A-level
65.4%
9–7 GCSE
76.7%
Day fees
£22k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Nottingham High School is an independent, coeducational day school serving pupils from age 3 through 18, combining a traditional all-through model with modern facilities and progressive pastoral practices. The school emphasises celebrating individuality and discovering personal potential through rigorous academics, strong arts and sports programmes, and a supportive community ethos rooted in its heritage. Located in urban Nottingham, it offers continuous education from Squirrels Nursery through to Sixth Form, attracting families seeking a balanced, intellectually-driven independent education without boarding.
- →All-through continuity from age 3 to 18 with seamless progression and strong pastoral relationships
- →Outstanding facilities across music, drama, science and sport inspiring cultural and academic achievement
- →Celebration of individuality and diverse interests within a rigorous, supportive academic framework
- →Strong tradition and reputation in the East Midlands with emphasis on discovering each pupil's 'brilliance'
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from a structured, well-resourced environment where academic rigour is balanced with encouragement to explore interests in drama, music, sport and STEM. Families valuing continuity, a strong community, and schools that treat intellectual and creative development as equally important.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Waverley Mount
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
NG7 4ED
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Nottingham High School?
Day fees at Nottingham High School are approximately £22,383 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Nottingham High School?
Nottingham High School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Nottingham High School's exam results?
At Nottingham High School, 65.4% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 76.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Nottingham High School a boarding school?
Nottingham High School is a day school in Nottingham and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Excellent all-through model allowing continuous pastoral relationships and smooth progression
✓Outstanding facilities that genuinely inspire achievement in arts, sport and academics
✓Strong celebration of individual interests and talents; not one-size-fits-all approach
✓Supportive community ethos with clear values and tradition
✓Active co-curricular programme with genuine opportunities across drama, music and sport
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection yet undertaken; limited independent scrutiny of teaching quality and safeguarding
!Day-only model offers less flexibility for working parents or those managing complex schedules
!Limited publicly available data on Sixth Form outcomes, university destinations or value-added measures