Hollygirt School
School summary
With just over 200 pupils across an age range that runs from nursery to GCSE, Hollygirt is a small, close-knit independent school in the heart of Nottingham. Its modest size lends itself to a more personal kind of schooling, where staff are likely to know pupils well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school "good" overall, while singling out personal development as "excellent" - a strong endorsement of the pastoral care and character work here. The school is non-denominational and co-educational throughout.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 March 2025
Teaching & academics
Hollygirt prepares pupils to GCSE and offers BTEC qualifications alongside, giving a degree of flexibility for those who learn better through applied, coursework-based study. The school's small scale means teaching can be closely tailored, and entry at 11 is available for families joining at the secondary stage.
Head · Ms Rebecca Purdy
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small Nottingham independent where strong personal development sits at the centre of the offer. Best suited to families who value a tight-knit, attentive setting over the scale of a larger school.
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Hollygirt School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.