Nottingham has 19 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 95% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 12 May 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 15 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy | Outstanding | 10 May 2018 | NG8 |
| Fernwood School | Outstanding | 13 Mar 2024 | NG8 |
| Nottingham Girls' Academy | Outstanding | 8 Nov 2023 | NG8 |
| Bluecoat Aspley Academy | Good | 10 May 2018 | NG8 |
| Bluecoat Beechdale Academy | Good | 9 Feb 2017 | NG8 |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy | Good | 31 Jan 2024 | NG5 |
| Djanogly City Academy | Good | 25 Apr 2018 | NG7 |
| Ellis Guilford School | Good | 21 Jun 2023 | NG6 |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy | Good | 22 Sept 2022 | NG11 |
| Nottingham Academy | Expected | 21 Apr 2026 | NG3 |
| Nottingham Free School | Good | 21 Jun 2017 | NG5 |
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology | Good | 29 Sept 2022 | NG7 |
| Nottingham University Samworth Academy | Good | 20 Sept 2017 | NG8 |
| Park Vale Academy | Good | 20 Mar 2024 | NG5 |
| The Nottingham Emmanuel School | Good | 15 Mar 2016 | NG2 |
| The Oakwood Academy | Good | 12 Jul 2023 | NG5 |
| The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy | Good | 13 Mar 2019 | NG8 |
| The Wells Academy | Expected | 13 Jan 2026 | NG3 |
| The Bulwell Academy | Needs attention | 12 May 2026 | NG6 |