Schools in Nottingham
Moving to Nottingham? These are the schools closest to the centre of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Nottingham City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include West Bridgford, Hockley and Beeston.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Nottingham centre
- 0.6 mi
Edna G. Olds Academy
Primary · NG7 1SJ
- 0.6 mi
Mellers Primary School
Primary · NG7 3HJ
- 0.7 mi
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy
Primary · NG7 4AA
- 0.7 mi
Radford Primary School Academy
Primary · NG7 3FL
- 0.8 mi
Welbeck Primary School
Primary · NG2 1NT
- 0.8 mi
Huntingdon Academy
Primary · NG3 4AY
- 0.9 mi
Djanogly City Academy
Secondary · NG7 6ND
- 1.0 mi
Berridge Primary and Nursery School
Primary · NG7 5LE
- 1.0 mi
Victoria Primary School
Primary · NG2 1FX
- 1.0 mi
Sycamore Academy
Primary · NG3 4QP
- 1.1 mi
Bluecoat Trent Academy
Secondary · NG5 1AJ
- 1.1 mi
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Primary · NG8 1QD
These are the schools nearest the centre of Nottingham. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Nottingham postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Nottingham. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Nottingham?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Nottingham?
- You apply through Nottingham City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.