Nottingham High School
URN: 122915 • Nottingham NG7 4ED
Overview
- Name
- Nottingham High School
- URN
- 122915
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Spedding (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01159786056
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waverley Mount, Nottingham NG7 4ED
Summary
Nottingham High School is an independent mixed school located in Nottingham, accommodating 1,186 pupils with a capacity of 1,280. The school offers a comprehensive educational experience, beginning with Squirrels Nursery for ages 3-4, and continuing through to the Sixth Form for ages 16-18. The curriculum is designed to foster academic excellence alongside personal development, with a strong emphasis on mutual respect and tolerance in a diverse society.
The school boasts impressive academic results, with 92% of A Level grades awarded at A*/A/B and 30% achieving A*. Beyond academics, Nottingham High School encourages students to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, with over 120 clubs available to explore various interests and talents.
Community and wellbeing are central to the school's ethos, with initiatives aimed at promoting physical and mental health. Regular events, such as Open Days and Taster Days, provide opportunities for prospective families to experience the school's vibrant environment and supportive community firsthand.
The school boasts impressive academic results, with 92% of A Level grades awarded at A*/A/B and 30% achieving A*. Beyond academics, Nottingham High School encourages students to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, with over 120 clubs available to explore various interests and talents.
Community and wellbeing are central to the school's ethos, with initiatives aimed at promoting physical and mental health. Regular events, such as Open Days and Taster Days, provide opportunities for prospective families to experience the school's vibrant environment and supportive community firsthand.
Useful links
- Squirrel Nursery Prospectus (other)
- Old Nottinghamians (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Join us for an exciting Taster Day at Nottingham High School! We can't wait to share all the amazing opportunities with you. Contact us now to secure your spot and find out more! #TasterDay #NottinghamHighSchool #FutureStudents (other)
- Last weekend, our girls' hockey teams stood tall and defiant. With strength, power, and fairness, they embodied excellence and respect, truly showcasing the core values of our School. #GirlsHockey #nottshigh (other)
- Our Wellbeing advocates conducted insightful interviews with both students and staff to explore the diverse strategies they implement to support and enhance their mental health, revealing the community’s commitment to fostering a nurturing envir (other)
- Yesterday, Nottingham High School hosted a special event known as DEAR Day, which stands for "Drop Everything and Read." Throughout the day, students engaged in this initiative by taking a few minutes at the start of each lesson to immerse themselves in (other)
- Newsletters (other)
- Pinterest (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stone Soup Academy (72.7)
- Rosehill School (64.7)
- Nethergate Academy (63.6)
- Oak Field School (62.5)
- Carlton Digby School (59.5)
Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1280
- Pupils
- 1186
- Boys
- 735
- Girls
- 451
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1913-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1186 | 735 | 451 | 1280 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1178 | 747 | 431 | 1280 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1158 | 782 | 376 | 1180 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1158 | 782 | 376 | 1180 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1095 | 770 | 325 | 1180 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1080 | 800 | 280 | 1180 | 0.00 |
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