Best primary schools in Nottingham
Nottingham school decisions need sector discipline because student corridors skew perceptions. This ranking covers 75 primary schools in the Nottingham local authority. Postcode area NG2 has the highest average school score (68.5 across 7 schools), while NG6 sits at the lower end (29.8). 95% of ranked Nottingham primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Nottingham on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Nottingham comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Nottingham ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School | 80 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Greenfields Community School | 77.5 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 74.9 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Ambleside Primary School | 74.5 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Westglade Primary School | 73.2 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Fernwood Primary School | 69.8 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School | 69.1 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Hogarth Academy | 68.5 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Bluecoat Primary Academy | 65.8 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre | 65.5 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | The Glapton Academy | 64.2 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Radford Primary School Academy | 63 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy | 62.7 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Southglade Primary and Nursery School | 61.2 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Warren Primary Academy | 60.4 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School | 60.4 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Victoria Primary School | 59.6 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Djanogly Sherwood Academy | 58.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Hempshill Hall Primary School | 58.3 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Rise Park Primary and Nursery School | 57.3 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Nottingham
What is the best primary school in Nottingham?
Edna G. Olds Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Nottingham (LocaleIQ score 98.5 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 86% · higher 21%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Nottingham primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Nottingham?
Nottingham Free School tops the Nottingham secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 87.7). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 51.5. See the full secondary school ranking for Nottingham for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Nottingham have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Nottingham: Edna G. Olds Academy (KS2 expected 86%, higher 21%); Huntingdon Academy (KS2 expected 93%, higher 12%); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (KS2 expected 90%, higher 17%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Nottingham are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
6 primary schools in the Nottingham ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Edna G. Olds Academy, Huntingdon Academy, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School, Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School, and 1 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Nottingham?
This ranking covers 75 primary schools in the Nottingham comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Nottingham has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, NG2 has the strongest cluster — 68.5 average across 7 ranked primary schools. NG6 sits at the lower end (29.8 average). Nottingham school decisions need sector discipline because student corridors skew perceptions. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.