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Nottingham Girls' High School GDST Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is an other independent not applicable school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 663 pupils, and a capacity of 1097 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-19

Age range

663

Pupils

1,097

Capacity

60%

Fill rate

Nottingham Girls' High School GDST Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Nottingham Girls' High School GDST?

The catchment area for Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is the geographic zone Nottingham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Nottingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Nottingham may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Nottingham before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Nottingham Girls' High School GDST: 1097 places, 60% filled: places available

Nottingham Girls' High School GDST has a published admission number of 1097 places. 663 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 60%. At 60% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1097 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Nottingham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Nottingham school admissions →

Nottingham Girls' High School GDST: School Information

Full address
9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
122936

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Nottingham Girls' High School GDST by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Nottingham Girls' High School GDST

What is the catchment area for Nottingham Girls' High School GDST?

The catchment area for Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is the geographic zone Nottingham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Nottingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Nottingham Girls' High School GDST oversubscribed?

Nottingham Girls' High School GDST has a capacity of 1097 places and currently has 663 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottingham.

What is the admissions policy for Nottingham Girls' High School GDST?

Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Nottingham publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Nottingham Girls' High School GDST cover?

Nottingham Girls' High School GDST is a not applicable school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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