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Nottingham High School

Nottingham High School is a boys' independent school offering education from nursery through to sixth form with excellent academic results and a strong co-curricular programme.

Day fees
£18,447 – £23,154
Entry
School Exam + Taster DaySelective
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance

Key facts

Head
Andrew Holman
Headmaster
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
1,178
Location
Nottingham
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
3 to 18
School type
Mainstream
Founded
1513
Sixth form
252 pupils
Entry points
3+, 4+, 5+, 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+
ISI inspection
Inspected 2024
Nearest station
Chesham
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School buses
Yes
Saturday school
No
Wraparound care
Available
Bursaries
Up to 100% of fees
Scholarships
Academic, Music
A-level A*–A
92%
2025
GCSE 9–7
79%
2025
Overview

About Nottingham High School

Nottingham High School is a boys' independent school with entry points from nursery (Squirrels Nursery) through infant, junior, senior, and sixth form. The school is known for outstanding GCSE and A Level results, consistently ranking highly in local and national league tables. The school offers a broad curriculum including music, drama, sport, and extensive co-curricular activities. The school emphasizes pastoral care and supports students to achieve their potential academically and personally.

Our take

Independent boys all-through school in Nottingham for ages 3–18. Selective entry.

Best for
  • Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
  • Parents who want a single-sex environment for their son.
  • Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
  • Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
  • Single-sex (boys). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
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Application timeline

  1. TBC
    Open dayTo be confirmed
    2026-06-09T09:00:00-10:00:00
    Squirrels Nursery Nature Morning

Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.

Open events

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees

£18,447 – £23,154per year · Day · 2026-27
By entry point · 2026-27
11+£23,154
7+£18,447
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Bursaries & Scholarships

Max award
100%
Means-tested
Yes
Scholarships
3
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Distinctive features

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all-through 3-18

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Saturday morning school

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broad co-curricular program

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means-tested bursaries

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academic and music scholarships

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small class sizes

Activities & co-curricular

sport

ArcheryAthleticsBadminton ClubCheerleading dance clubClimbing ClubCricketEsportsFitness Circuits Y7-9Fitness TrainingFootballGirls Only Basketball ClubGirls Only Fitness TrainingGo-KartingHockey
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Hockey Afterschool ThursdayHockey Afterschool TuesdayImprovers SwimmingInflatable JetskiingInflatable Obstacle CoursesMulti-SportsNetballRunning clubSegway TrainingSwim Club (Junior)SwimmingSwim Team (9 - 13)Swim Team (Years 7 & 8)Table TennisTennisWalking clubsZorb Football

music

Chamber Choir (Y10 - Y13)Chamber Strings Quartets/Quintets (Y7-10)ChoirClarinet EnsembleConcert Band (Y10-13)Harp Ensemble (Junior)Instrument Project - Brass (Years 7 & 8)Instrument Project - Woodwind (Years 7 & 8)Lower school Big Band (Y7-10)Lower School Chamber Choir (Y7-9)Lower School Concert Band (Y7-9)Lower School Horn EnsembleLower School Pop Choir (Y7-9)Orchestra
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PolyphonySchool choir (Lovell House / Junior)String Quartets & Quintets (KS3)

drama

A-Level Drama & Theatre Studies NEA InterventionDanceDrama - Studio ProductionDrama Thespian SocietyHouse Drama Script WritingLower School ProductionMusic and drama performancesProduction TeamSpeech and DramaStudio Production Rehearsals

academic club

A Level History Clinic (Year 13)Biology ClubCANSAT CompetitionChemistry Reading GroupChessCoding ClubCreative WritingDebatingDT Key Stage 3 ClubFlight Sim ClubGeneral Knowledge Quiz Club - IntermediateGeneral Knowledge Quiz Club - JuniorsGeneral Knowledge Quiz Club - SeniorHistory GCSE
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History OxbridgeInternational Book ClubJournalism ClubKS3 D&T ClubMaths Clinic (Sixth Form)Maths Clinic Y11Maths Sixth Form ClinicPupil ParliamentVEX Robotics

service

CCFDuke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)Eco SchoolsEco Warrior CommitteeMissing Maps

other

Animal HandlingArt ClubArts and CraftsArt Studio TimeArt Textiles ClubBeast ClubBoard Games ClubCeramics ClubChess ClubChill and chat (daily, Oasis Room)Colouring ClubCombined Cadet Force (CCF) - RAF sectionCubing ClubDrone Flying
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Friday PrayersGardening ClubGCSE ArtKnit and NatterLego ClubLife-coaching and meditation groupsLife DrawingLush ClubMorning prayers and reflection (Spirituality Space)Photography ClubPsychflixSelf-care and emotional intelligence workshopsStress management classesWarhammer ClubWellbeing Warrior sessions (Yoga and Pilates)

Facilities

sports

School poolSchool Swimming Pool

arts

Art and Design StudiosArt studiosHalls for ProductionsMusic roomsSenior School Music BuildingTheatre SpaceTheatre space with stage lighting and tiered seating

academic

Event SpacesHoliday Club VenueLovell House Nursery & Infant School Secret GardenSixth Form Centre

wellbeing

Flexible Space (upstairs in Wellbeing Centre)Oasis Room and Garden (quiet space)School Counselling serviceSpirituality Space (prayer and quiet reflection)Student Wellbeing CentreWellbeing CentreWellbeing Centre Garden

Latest exam results

Outcomes2025 A-LEVELS
100
A-Level pass rate
30
A* grades
92%
A-level A*–A
79%
GCSE 9–7

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

9%
to Oxbridge (2025)
20252024
Cohort133133
Oxbridge124
US Ivy00
Medicine2118
Top universities (2025)
OxfordCambridge

Qualifications offered

GCSEA Level

Recent coverage

In the press
  • Good Schools Guide – Nottingham High School

Notable alumni

D.H. LawrenceEd BallsKenneth ClarkeGeoff HoonJesse Boot
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Wellbeing

Nottingham High School prioritizes pupil wellbeing and welfare through a comprehensive support system involving staff dedication and a strong parent-pupil-school partnership. The school fosters a happy and nurturing environment essential for personal and academic success.

Inspection

ISI inspection, 20 Feb 2024

2 reports on file.

  • Isi1 Feb 2024Excellent
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Term dates 2026/27

Autumn3 Sept 2026 → 16 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring6 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer13 Apr 2027 → 2 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

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Schools like Nottingham High School

62%

Queen Ethelburga's College

North Yorkshire · All-through · Ages 0–19
£22,350
61%

Brighton College

Brighton and Hove · All-through · Ages 3–18
£16,500 – £39,777
60%

Repton School

Derbyshire · Senior · Ages 13–18
£40,665
59%

Uppingham School

Rutland · Senior · Ages 11–18
£26,334
58%

Notting Hill & Ealing High School

Ealing · All-through · Ages 3–18
£22,524 – £29,424
57%

Eastcourt Independent School

Redbridge · All-through · Ages 3–11
£10,134

Questions parents ask

What kind of child is Nottingham High School best for?+

Nottingham High School suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior; Parents who want a single-sex environment for their son; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.

How much are the fees at Nottingham High School?+

Day fees at Nottingham High School are £6,149 to £7,718 a term in 2026-27 (£18,447 to £23,154 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.

When is the next open day at Nottingham High School?+

No dates are listed yet. Save Nottingham High School and we'll email you when booking opens.

How does admissions work?+

Nottingham High School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.

Does Nottingham High School support SEND?+

Nottingham High School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.

What ages does Nottingham High School take?+

Nottingham High School takes pupils from age 3 to 18.

Is Nottingham High School a day or boarding school?+

Nottingham High School is a day school.

Is Nottingham High School co-educational or single-sex?+

Nottingham High School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is Nottingham High School?+

Nottingham High School is in Nottingham, NG7 4ED.

How do I contact admissions at Nottingham High School?+

Contact Nottingham High School by email at admissions@nottinghamhigh.co.uk or phone on 01159786056.

Updated 26 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.

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