Nottingham has 359 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 95% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 17 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
100% good or better · England 97%
99% good or better · England 94%
- Nursery schools1
100% good or better · England 97%
96% good or better · England 89%
95% good or better · England 81%
100% good or better · England 90%
80% good or better · England 74%
- Colleges and sixth forms2
100% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 98%
77% good or better · England 82%
- Fostering agencies2
100% good or better · England 95%
Latest inspections in Nottingham
All latest reports- Assurance
- RI to be good
- Good
- Good
- Assurance
- Monitoring visit
- Good
- Let's Leap @ Nottingham High School24 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Nottingham· very positive tone· Lianne McElvaneylowestStrong
- Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd21 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Nottingham· very positive tone· Su LavercombelowestStrong
- Ace Sports Midlands: Old Basford School - Holiday Club20 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Nottingham· very positive tone· Tracy HopkinslowestStrong
359 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.