Hollygirt School
Nottingham, Nottingham, East Midlands · NG3 4GF
A small independent school in Nottingham, Hollygirt educates a mixed intake of around 212 pupils across a broad span from age 3 to 16. With no religious affiliation and no boarding, it functions as a compact day school where pupils can move through nursery, primary and secondary stages within one community. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'good' overall, while singling out pupils' personal development as 'excellent' and confirming that compliance requirements were met. Its modest size will appeal to families who value a close-knit environment over the scale of a larger institution.
212
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-16
- Pupils
- 212
- Location
- Nottingham, Nottingham, East Midlands
- Website
- www.hollygirt.co.uk
- Telephone
- 0115 958 0596
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Rebecca Purdy
Latest results
Attainment 8
10.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs alongside vocational BTEC qualifications, giving the secondary curriculum some flexibility in how learning is assessed. The school's headline attainment figures sit well below national averages, with an Attainment 8 score of 10.2 against a national average of 46.9 and 0% of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Prospective families will want to discuss these results directly with the school, particularly given the small cohort sizes that can make year-on-year figures volatile. The ISI's strong recognition of personal development suggests the school's strengths extend beyond examination data alone.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 March 2025
The last word
A small, all-through Nottingham independent praised for nurturing its pupils as individuals; families should weigh that pastoral strength against headline results that fall short of national benchmarks.
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Hollygirt School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hollygirt School located?
Hollygirt School is located at Elm Avenue, Nottingham, NG3 4GF.
What type of school is Hollygirt School?
Hollygirt School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Hollygirt School?
Hollygirt School has approximately 212 pupils on roll.
What is Hollygirt School's inspection rating?
Hollygirt School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 18 March 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.