A-level 2024/25
#46 of 2,536
Better than 98% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 122915.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 51.5 | 43.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 59.7% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 41.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 11% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 54.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 119 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 49.75, better than England, better than Nottingham | 31.64 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | A | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 51.25, better than England, better than Nottingham | 32.72 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | A | - | - |
| AAB or better | 65.4%, better than England, better than Nottingham | 15.4% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.28, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 133 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,178 |
| Girls | 459 |
| Boys | 719 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 241 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 0 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 90% |
| Higher education | 83.8% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 5.4% |
| Employment | 3.1% |
| Further education | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Nottingham Girls' High School GDST | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Djanogly City Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Fig Tree Primary School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Take 1 Learning Centre | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Hollygirt School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Bluecoat Trent Academy | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Sept 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | St Joseph's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Huntingdon Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. |
Nottingham High School ranks 46 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 98% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Nottingham High School was A, and 65.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Nottingham High School has 1,178 pupils aged 3 to 19.
Yes, Nottingham High School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.