Bestwood Village School
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands · NG6 8UU
Bestwood Village School is a notably small independent school in Nottingham, with just 18 pupils on its roll. A setting of this size offers an intimate, closely supervised environment in which each child is well known to staff. The school is mixed and led by Head Christopher Bailey, and it accepts pupils from age 11. Families drawn to highly personalised attention rather than the breadth of a larger institution are likely to find it appealing.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 18
- Location
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
- Website
- https://www.bestwoodvillageschool.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Christopher Bailey
Teaching & academics
The school admits at age 11 and operates an 11+ entry process. With so few pupils on roll, teaching can be tailored closely to individual needs. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely small, fee-paying school where the modest roll allows pupils to be known as individuals.
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Bestwood Village School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bestwood Village School located?
Bestwood Village School is located at School Walk, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8UU.
What type of school is Bestwood Village School?
Bestwood Village School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Bestwood Village School?
Bestwood Village School has approximately 18 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.