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Schools in Nottinghamshire

Choose a postcode district for school lists, Ofsted, distance filters, an interactive map, and local area statistics.

21 postcode districts in Nottinghamshire. 365 state-funded schools listed.

Using School Checker in Nottinghamshire

This page lists 21 postcode districts in Nottinghamshire. School Checker groups schools by outward postcode (for example WF2 or N1), not by parish or ward. Open a district to see every state-funded school we list, with Ofsted, attainment, attendance, and local context on one screen.

Across Nottinghamshire we currently show 365 state-funded schools in 21 districts (302 primary, 49 secondary, 14 other phase). These figures come from official government school data and we update them regularly.

Districts with the most schools in Nottinghamshire right now include NG5 (38 schools), NG16 (32 schools), NG17 (27 schools). Smaller outward codes can still be useful if you are comparing streets near a boundary.

Nottinghamshire runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year.

  • 302Primary
  • 49Secondary
  • 14Other
  • 21Districts with schools

Postcode districts in Nottinghamshire

Click a postcode district to open schools, map, distance filters, and local stats. Each card is one area and the whole card is clickable.

Common questions about schools in Nottinghamshire

How many schools does School Checker list in Nottinghamshire?
We list 365 state-funded schools across 21 postcode districts in Nottinghamshire (302 primary, 49 secondary, 14 other phase). Counts change when schools open, close, or change phase.
How do school admissions work in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year. School Checker shows historic demand indicators on school cards where published. They are not a guarantee of a place. Always read the Nottinghamshire admissions booklet and each school's oversubscription criteria.
What is a postcode district on this page?
A postcode district is the outward part of a postcode (the letters and numbers before the space, such as WF2). Nottinghamshire is split into 21 districts on School Checker. Each district page lists schools whose postcode falls in that outward code, plus distance from your home postcode when you add one.
How should I use School Checker to research schools in Nottinghamshire?
Start with the district closest to your home (busy districts here include NG5 (38 schools), NG16 (32 schools), NG17 (27 schools)). Add your full postcode on the district page for straight-line distances and map pins. Shortlist schools you like, then open Compare for side-by-side figures and a CSV download. Visit schools and confirm admissions rules with Nottinghamshire before you apply.
Where does the data for Nottinghamshire schools come from?
School names, addresses, and governance come from the government school register. Ofsted publishes inspection outcomes. The Department for Education publishes attendance, attainment, pupil characteristics, and SEN figures. Local context rows (crime, census, house prices) are labelled by geography on each district page. See our methodology page for more detail and how to report a likely error with a school URN.