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Nottingham Private schools

Nottingham High School

Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED

Nottingham High School is a private secondary-stage school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, with a published age range of 3-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
ISI ?
Likely to meet standards
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Likely to meet standards

Overview

Nottingham High School's long history in the city now supports an all-through structure with its own rhythm at each stage. Infant and Junior provision lead into a Senior School for 11 to 16 and a Sixth Form for 16 to 18, creating a continuous route for boys and girls without losing the distinct character of post-16 study.

Senior pupils work towards GCSEs through subject departments, tutor sets and an academic-study programme. The Sixth Form offers A-Level subjects, STEM opportunities, wellbeing support and guidance for university and employment, giving older students a defined academic environment within the wider school.

The co-curriculum ranges from performing arts, sport, clubs and trips to charity and service. Pupils can explore coding, Classical Greek, outdoor activities and school minibeasts, or propose a new club when their interest is not represented. Tutor support gives teamwork, communication and leadership a place alongside subject learning.

Applications are direct through separate Senior School and Sixth Form routes, with visits, assessments and financial assistance forming part of the process. Nottingham High is a non-boarding day school with a mixed intake and its own Sixth Form, so families can follow one institution from the early years through post-16 choices.

Key points

Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 49.9 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 65.4% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Nottingham and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Nottingham High School, Nottingham, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
49.9
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
3.24
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Nottingham and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Nottingham High School, Nottingham, and England. 55 50 45 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details

Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3-19
Headmaster
Mr Andrew Holman
Pupil roll
1,178 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Waverley Mount, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Postcode
NG7 4ED

School leadership

Headmaster
Mr Andrew Holman

School contact

School phone
01159786056

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01159786056

Admissions

Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Bursaries available
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
49.9 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
3.24 EBacc APS
A-level results
65.4% AAB or better
A-level average points
49.75 A-level points per entry

Inspection

Likely to meet standards

Latest inspection: 3 March 2025

Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Nottingham High School received a material change inspection in 2025. The report can be read here records an inspection beginning 3 March 2025. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Nottingham High School handle admissions?

Nottingham High School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Nottingham High School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Nottingham High School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Nottingham High School?

Nottingham High School is currently rated Likely to meet standards following the latest published inspection dated 3 March 2025.