Best Private Schools in Nottingham
Nottingham has 5 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All of these schools offer day places, with just one school offering boarding places as well (Trent College).
Where Schools are Located
Many of Nottingham’s independent schools are located in the city centre. There are also two schools in Long Eaton, south-west of Nottingham.
School Genders in Nottingham
Most of the private schools in Nottingham are co-ed schools, with just one girls-only school (Nottingham Girls’ High School). There are no boys-only independent schools in Nottingham.
Nottingham Independent School League Table
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87.1% | Nottingham High School | Co-Ed | Day | £22,383 | N/A | |
| 2 | 61% | Nottingham Girls’ High School GDST | Girls | Day | £20,283 | N/A | |
| 3 | 37% | Hollygirt School | Co-Ed | Day | £6,031 | N/A |
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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87.1% | Nottingham High School | Co-Ed | Day | £22,383 | N/A | |
| 2 | 61% | Nottingham Girls’ High School GDST | Girls | Day | £20,283 | N/A | |
| 3 | 37% | Hollygirt School | Co-Ed | Day | £6,031 | N/A |
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65% | Nottingham High School | Co-Ed | Day | £22,383 | N/A | |
| 2 | 50% | Nottingham Girls’ High School GDST | Girls | Day | £20,283 | N/A | |
| 3 | 37% | Hollygirt School | Co-Ed | Day | £6,031 | N/A |
Day & Boarding Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Best Private Girls Schools
Best Private Girls School by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61% | Nottingham Girls’ High School GDST | Girls | Day | £20,283 | N/A |
Best Private Girls School by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50% | Nottingham Girls’ High School GDST | Girls | Day | £20,283 | N/A |
Best Co-Ed Schools
Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87.1% | Nottingham High School | Co-Ed | Day | £22,383 | N/A | |
| 2 | 37% | Hollygirt School | Co-Ed | Day | £6,031 | N/A |
Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65% | Nottingham High School | Co-Ed | Day | £22,383 | N/A | |
| 2 | 37% | Hollygirt School | Co-Ed | Day | £6,031 | N/A |