Nottingham has 7 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 3 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate Academy | Outstanding | 1 Mar 2018 | NG11 |
| Oak Field School | Outstanding | 5 Mar 2014 | NG8 |
| Rosehill School | Outstanding | 15 Nov 2017 | NG3 |
| Silver Linings School | Good | 17 Jul 2025 | NG8 |
| Sutherland House School | Good | 19 Oct 2017 | NG1 |
| Willowfield Academy | Good | 10 Nov 2022 | NG8 |
| Woodlands Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | NG8 |