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Nottingham High School Catchment Area

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

Nottingham High School is a other independent not applicable school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 1186 pupils, and a capacity of 1280 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

1,186

Pupils

1,280

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Nottingham High School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Nottingham High School is selective — 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 High School — School Information

Full address
Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
122915

Other Not applicable Schools in Nottingham

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Nottingham High School

Is Nottingham High School oversubscribed?

Nottingham High School is operating close to its capacity of 1280 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Nottingham High School?

Nottingham High School 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 High School cover?

Nottingham High School 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.