Nottingham Girls' High School GDST vs Nottingham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 199 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
625 students
Nottingham High School
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,178 students
| Measure | Nottingham Girls' High School GDST Nottingham, East Midlands | Nottingham High School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 329 | #127 of 329 |
| National rank | #87 of 4,090 | #1572 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 625 | 1,178 |
| Pupils on roll | 625 | 1,178 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.8 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 90% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.5% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.61 | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | 44.1 | 49.8 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net/ | www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nottingham Girls' High School GDST scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 58.2).
- •Nottingham High School is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 625.
- •Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is girls and Nottingham High School is co-educational.
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 Nottingham Girls' High School GDST better than Nottingham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Nottingham Girls' High School GDST ranks higher (95.8 vs 58.2 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 Nottingham Girls' High School GDST and Nottingham High School?
About 199 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST: 625. Nottingham High School: 1,178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nottingham Girls' High School GDST and Nottingham High School rank in East Midlands?
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is 2nd of 329 and Nottingham High School is 127th of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).