Ofsted school ratings in Nottingham
In Nottingham (East Midlands), 43 of 49 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.8%. That is 0.6 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 87.8%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 5
- Good
- 38
- Requires improvement
- 5
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 49
- rank 86/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Nottingham (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Nottingham | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 5 | 10.2% |
| Good | 38 | 77.6% |
| Requires improvement | 5 | 10.2% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 2.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Nottingham
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 90.9% |
| Secondary | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 72.7% |
| Special | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Nottingham are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 43 of 49 graded state-funded schools in Nottingham hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.8%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Nottingham have?
- Nottingham has 5 schools rated Outstanding and 38 rated Good, out of 49 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Nottingham?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Nottingham, and 5 rated Requires improvement, out of 49 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Nottingham?
- By phase in Nottingham: 90.9% of 33 primary schools; 72.7% of 11 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Nottingham compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Nottingham ranks 86 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 87.8% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.