MixedIndependent

Nottingham High School

Nottingham, Nottingham, East Midlands · NG7 4ED

Founded in 1513, Nottingham High School carries more than five centuries of history while operating as a sizeable, modern co-educational day school of around 844 pupils. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent grade of "excellent" for both quality of education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. A low pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 11 to 1 points to small classes and close attention, and a sizeable sixth form of 252 anchors the upper end of the school. It suits families seeking an academically ambitious environment from Year 7 through to A-level.

844

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£22,383

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 844
Pupil:teacher ratio: 11
Location: Nottingham, Nottingham, East Midlands
Website: www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk
Telephone: 0115 978 6056

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Mr Andrew Holman

Latest results

Attainment 8

49.9

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

85%

A-level A*-A

70%

A-level A*-B

92%

Teaching & academics

Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 49.9 against the national average of 46.9 and 85% of GCSEs graded 9-7. At A-level, 70% of entries reach A*-A and 92% A*-B, a strong showing that reflects the school's sciences-and-mathematics leaning: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology are all popular choices alongside Economics and the humanities. An EPQ is offered for those who want to stretch beyond the standard A-level diet.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 252

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyEconomicsHistoryEnglish LiteraturePsychologyGovernment and PoliticsPhysical Education / Sports StudiesComputer Studies / ComputingReligious Studies

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 19.98%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

MathematicsChemistryBiologyComputer Studies/ComputingDesign & TechnologyFrenchGermanSpanishLatinReligious StudiesMusicArt & Design (Fine Art)D&T Food Technology

Beyond the classroom

A broad languages provision spans French, German and Spanish, with Latin available at GCSE, giving linguistically minded pupils real choice. Creative and practical subjects including Music, Fine Art and Design & Technology feature prominently among GCSE options.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1513
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Up to and including Year 9, students must leave their mobile devices in their lockers during the School day and there are restrictions on where Year 10 to 13 students are allowed to use mobile devices between 08:45 and 16:00.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £22,383
Bursaries up to: 105% of fees

Development fund provides bursaries

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 3 March 2025

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The last word

A historic Nottingham institution with the results and small classes to match its reputation. Best suited to academically driven families comfortable with day fees of up to £22,383, with bursaries available through the development fund.

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