Best Secondary Schools in Nottingham 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 19 secondary schools in Nottingham — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
Nottingham Secondary Schools at a Glance
19Secondary Schools in Nottingham
74%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (19 inspected)
-0.24Average Progress 8 across 14 schools
13Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in Nottingham
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwood School | Nottingham | Outstanding | +0.60 | 89% | 32% |
| Nottingham Free School | Nottingham | Good | +0.29 | 80% | 54% |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy | Nottingham | Good | +0.10 | 80% | 39% |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy | Nottingham | Outstanding | +0.03 | 68% | 16% |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy | Nottingham | Good | +0.02 | 72% | 28% |
| Park Vale Academy | Nottingham | Good | -0.06 | 58% | 55% |
| Djanogly City Academy | Nottingham | Good | -0.13 | 57% | 38% |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology | Nottingham | Good | -0.16 | 71% | 43% |
| Ellis Guilford School | Nottingham | Good | -0.43 | 47% | 19% |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy | Nottingham | Good | -0.61 | 57% | 6% |
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