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Schools in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands (2025)

337 schools · 124,913 students · 209 academy, 122 local authority, 6 independent · median Pupils on roll 233.

Nottinghamshire, in East Midlands, has 337 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 124,913 students. By level there are 289 primary, 44 secondary, 4 all-through; by sector 209 academy, 122 local authority, 6 independent.

The median Pupils on roll across Nottinghamshire's schools is 233, above the East Midlands median of 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

319 of the 337 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Woodthorpe Infant School (99.4, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Kinoulton Primary School (99.0, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and West Bridgford Infant School (97.9, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 31 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Ashfield Comprehensive School (2,601 students), Rushcliffe Spencer Academy (2,039 students), Toot Hill School (1,838 students).

Schools are spread across 20 towns, with the most in Nottingham (158), Mansfield (50), Newark (39), Worksop (22).

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Top 60 schools in Nottinghamshire

The highest-scoring 60 of 319 ranked schools in Nottinghamshire, by Success Index (England). Use the town pages below, the ranking tables or the search box to find every school.

  1. 1
    99
    Woodthorpe Infant SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary– · 175 students
  2. 2
    99
    Kinoulton Primary SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary– · 141 students
  3. 3
    98
    West Bridgford Infant SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary– · 240 students
  4. 4
    96
    Muskham Primary SchoolNewark · Academy Primary– · 139 students
  5. 5
    95
    Westdale Infant and NurseryNottingham · Local authority Primary– · 197 students
  6. 6
    94
    Abbey Gates Primary SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
  7. 7
    94
    The West Bridgford SchoolNottingham · Academy Secondary62.9 Attainment 8 · 1,809 students
  8. 8
    94
    Chetwynd Spencer AcademyNottingham · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
  9. 9
    93
    Ernehale Infant SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary– · 136 students
  10. 10
    92
    Bunny CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
  11. 11
    92
    Lady Bay Primary SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
  12. 12
    91
    Archbishop Cranmer Church of England AcademyNottingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 189 students
  13. 13
    90
    Toton Banks Road Infant and Nursery SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary– · 153 students
  14. 14
    90
    The Minster SchoolSouthwell · Academy Secondary55.9 Attainment 8 · 1,616 students
  15. 15
    90
    Pierrepont Gamston Primary SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 302 students
  16. 16
    89
    Ranskill Primary SchoolRetford · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 147 students
  17. 17
    89
    Rushcliffe Spencer AcademyNottingham · Academy Secondary58.1 Attainment 8 · 2,039 students
  18. 18
    89
    Hucknall Flying High AcademyNottingham · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 240 students
  19. 19
    89
    Brookside Primary SchoolLoughborough · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 319 students
  20. 20
    89
    Mapplewells Primary and Nursery SchoolSutton-in-Ashfield · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 340 students
  21. 21
    88
    Halam Church of England Primary SchoolNewark · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 61 students
  22. 22
    88
    Abbey Road Primary SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
  23. 23
    88
    Jesse Gray Primary SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
  24. 24
    88
    James Peacock Infant and Nursery SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary– · 300 students
  25. 25
    88
    Bramcote Hills Primary SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
  26. 26
    87
    Whipman Woods Flying High AcademyWorksop · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 148 students
  27. 27
    87
    Kneesall CofE Primary AcademySelect · Academy Primary– · 104 students
  28. 28
    86
    Lowdham CofE Primary SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
  29. 29
    86
    Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior SchoolSouthwell · Academy Primary– · 293 students
  30. 30
    85
    Ernehale Junior SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 262 students
  31. 31
    85
    The Lanes Primary SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary– · 586 students
  32. 32
    84
    Lowe's Wong Infant SchoolSouthwell · Academy Primary– · 140 students
  33. 33
    84
    Toot Hill SchoolNottingham · Academy Secondary55.9 Attainment 8 · 1,838 students
  34. 34
    84
    Norwell CofE Primary SchoolNewark · Academy Primary– · 66 students
  35. 35
    83
    West Bridgford Junior SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
  36. 36
    83
    Larkfields Infant SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary– · 168 students
  37. 37
    82
    Edwalton Primary SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 396 students
  38. 38
    82
    Underwood Church of England Primary SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
  39. 39
    82
    Arno Vale Junior SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary– · 238 students
  40. 40
    81
    St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 338 students
  41. 41
    81
    The Becket SchoolWest Bridgford · Academy Secondary57.3 Attainment 8 · 1,157 students
  42. 42
    80
    The South Wolds Academy & Sixth FormNottingham · Academy Secondary53.5 Attainment 8 · 1,033 students
  43. 43
    80
    Heatherley Primary SchoolMansfield · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
  44. 44
    80
    Forest Glade Primary SchoolSutton-in-Ashfield · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
  45. 45
    78
    Carnarvon Primary SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 430 students
  46. 46
    78
    Leverton Church of England AcademyRetford · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 76 students
  47. 47
    78
    Sutton Bonington Primary SchoolLoughborough · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
  48. 48
    78
    Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolNewark · Academy Primary– · 409 students
  49. 49
    77
    Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant and Nursery SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary– · 248 students
  50. 50
    77
    The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, ArnoldNottingham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
  51. 51
    77
    East Bridgford St Peters Church of England AcademyNottingham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 261 students
  52. 52
    77
    Bispham Spencer AcademyNottingham · Academy Primary– · 210 students
  53. 53
    76
    Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
  54. 54
    76
    Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior SchoolNottingham · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 314 students
  55. 55
    76
    Alderman White SchoolNottingham · Academy Secondary53.6 Attainment 8 · 768 students
  56. 56
    75
    George Spencer AcademyNottingham · Academy Secondary51.7 Attainment 8 · 1,580 students
  57. 57
    75
    Rivendell Flying High AcademyNottingham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
  58. 58
    75
    Millside Spencer AcademyLoughborough · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
  59. 59
    75
    Hollywell Primary SchoolNottingham · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
  60. 60
    75
    Carlton le Willows AcademyGedling · Academy Secondary55.1 Attainment 8 · 1,803 students

18 further schools in Nottinghamshire are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Pupils on roll, or unscored types); they appear on their town pages and in search.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Nottinghamshire?

Woodthorpe Infant School is the highest-ranked school in Nottinghamshire with a Success Index (England) of 99.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Nottinghamshire?

Nottinghamshire has 337 schools (289 primary, 44 secondary, 4 all-through) educating 124,913 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Nottinghamshire?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Nottinghamshire is 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.