Nottingham High School vs Oundle School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 71 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nottingham High School
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,178 students
Oundle School
Northamptonshire · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
1,163 students
| Measure | Nottingham High School Nottingham, East Midlands | Oundle School Northamptonshire, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 329 | #282 of 329 |
| National rank | #1572 of 4,090 | #3475 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 1,178 | 1,163 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,178 | 1,163 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 16.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | 0.66 |
| A level points per entry | 49.8 | 46.1 |
| town | Nottingham | Northamptonshire |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk | www.oundleschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Nottingham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 20.8).
- •Nottingham High School is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 1,163.
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 High School better than Oundle School?
On the Success Index (England), Nottingham High School ranks higher (58.2 vs 20.8 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 Nottingham High School and Oundle School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Northamptonshire in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nottingham High School: 1,178. Oundle School: 1,163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nottingham High School and Oundle School rank in East Midlands?
Nottingham High School is 127th of 329 and Oundle School is 282nd of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).