Leicester Grammar School Trust vs Nottingham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leicester Grammar School Trust
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,265 students
Nottingham High School
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,178 students
| Measure | Leicester Grammar School Trust Leicester, East Midlands | Nottingham High School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #279 of 329 | #127 of 329 |
| National rank | #3397 of 4,090 | #1572 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,265 | 1,178 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,265 | 1,178 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.4 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.05 | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | 46.8 | 49.8 |
| town | Leicester | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.leicestergrammar.org.uk | www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nottingham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 21.8).
- •Leicester Grammar School Trust is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 1,178.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leicester Grammar School Trust better than Nottingham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Nottingham High School ranks higher (58.2 vs 21.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Leicester Grammar School Trust and Nottingham High School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leicester Grammar School Trust: 1,265. Nottingham High School: 1,178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leicester Grammar School Trust and Nottingham High School rank in East Midlands?
Leicester Grammar School Trust is 279th of 329 and Nottingham High School is 127th of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).