Plumtree School
School summary
With around 110 pupils spanning the early years to age eleven, Plumtree School is a small, close-knit independent in Nottingham where most children are likely to be known by name. The intimate scale suits families who value individual attention over the bustle of a larger setting. It is co-educational, non-denominational and takes children from age three through to the end of primary, offering continuity across these formative years. Under Head Mr Philip Simpson, the school has earned the Independent Schools Inspectorate's top grade.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 February 2026
Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded Plumtree its highest rating of 'excellent', a judgement that reflects strong outcomes for a school of this size. With a roll of roughly 110 across an eight-year age span, class groups are necessarily small, allowing teaching to be closely tailored to each child. The small primary-only structure means pupils are prepared here for the transition to senior schools.
Head · Mr Philip Simpson
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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Plumtree School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.