The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 69.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
69.8
26.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
90%
48.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 663
- Capacity
- 60%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Mrs Julie Keller (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUnity Academy
Academy · 637m away
Djanogly City Academy
Secondary · 695m away
Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College
Independent · 719m away
Rutland House School
Independent · 756m away
Huntingdon Academy
Primary · 768m away
Fig Tree Primary School
Independent · 781m away
St Joseph's School
Independent · 859m away
Take 1 Learning Centre
Independent · 868m away
Questions parents ask
Is Nottingham Girls' High School GDST a selective school?
Yes. Nottingham Girls' High School GDST has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Nottingham Girls' High School GDST?
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST currently has 663 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nottingham Girls' High School GDST take?
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Nottingham Girls' High School GDST?
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is in NG1 4JB, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nottingham Girls' High School GDST have a sixth form?
Yes, Nottingham Girls' High School GDST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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