Nottingham High School

What Nottingham High School does

Nottingham High School is an independent co-educational school located on Waverley Mount in Nottingham, United Kingdom, founded in 1513 and operated as a charitable/educational trust under a board of governors. It delivers a continuous educational pathway from age 3 through age 18 across four sub-brands: Squirrels Nursery (ages 3-4), Infant & Junior School (ages 4-11, branded as Lovell House for juniors), Senior School (ages 11-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18). Its underlying technology stack is a website-based information platform with third-party integrations including Google Analytics for visitor behaviour tracking, Issuu for prospectus publishing, ParentPay and WisePay for fee collection, Schoolwear Solutions for uniform ecommerce, and a multi-platform social media presence (Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo). No proprietary AI/ML or data products are in evidence.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees billed termly or annually. Published pricing includes Squirrels Nursery daily rates of £80 in 2025-26 rising to £83 in 2026-27, with termly packages ranging from £2,295 to £4,800 depending on attendance days and eligibility for UK government 15-hour or 30-hour free childcare schemes. A non-refundable £60 registration fee and a refundable £800 nursery deposit are also charged. Distribution is direct to families through website enquiries, the admissions team ([email protected] / 0115 978 6056), open days, virtual open days, taster days, and "Stay and Play" nursery visits. The institution reports academic outcomes of 92% A*/A/B at A Level, 69% A*/A, and 30% A*, offers 120+ co-curricular clubs (including STEM, arts, sports, and a Combined Cadet Force), and operates a dedicated Wellbeing Centre with mental health, physical wellbeing, learning support, and nursing functions. It is the only school in the East Midlands ranked in the UK Top 50 Independent Schools and was named East Midlands School of the Decade, School of the Year 2022, Schools Guide 2025 Independent School of the Year, and School of the Year 2026.

In June 2026 the governors formed the Nottingham High School Education Group (NHSEG), with Highfields School in Newark as the first member school; both institutions retain separate identities and traditions under shared educational governance. The Squirrels Nursery opened in September 2025 inside Lovell House, completing the 3-18 vertical offering. The institution serves primarily the East Midlands region of England.

Name

Nottingham High School

Legal name

Nottingham High School

Website

https://nottinghamhigh.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nottingham High School is a UK independent co-educational school in Nottingham, founded in 1513, educating pupils aged 3-18 through Squirrels Nursery, Infant & Junior, Senior, and Sixth Form, and funded primarily by recurring tuition fees on a single Waverley Mount campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Private school tuition
• Nursery education
• Secondary education
• Sixth form education

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. School Fees: Private independent school tuition fees charged to families for nursery, infant, junior, senior, and sixth form education. Fee structure includes daily rates, weekly packages, and annual tuition. Additional revenue from registration fees (£60), deposits (£800 for nursery), and ancillary services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nottingham High School is an independent co-educational day school delivering a continuous educational pathway from Squirrels Nursery (ages 3-4) through Infant & Junior School (ages 4-11), Senior School (ages 11-16, GCSE) and Sixth Form (ages 16-18, A Level), supported by over 120 co-curricular clubs and a dedicated Wellbeing Centre. The school charges tuition fees to families across all four sections, with registration fees, deposits, and ancillary services such as wraparound care and the holiday club supplementing the core offering.

Product overview

Nottingham High School offers a comprehensive educational journey from nursery through Sixth Form under its 'So Much More' philosophy. The school operates as a single unified institution with distinct programs: Squirrels Nursery (ages 3-4), Infant & Junior School (ages 4-11), Senior School (ages 11-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18). Beyond core academic programs, the school provides over 120 co-curricular clubs and activities, a dedicated Wellbeing Centre, and technology-enhanced learning environments. The school recently announced the establishment of the Nottingham High School Education Group (NHSEG), partnering with Highfields School in Newark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Squirrels Nursery: Nursery setting for children aged 3-4, offering early years education as the perfect start to a child's educational journey at Nottingham High School, located in Lovell House.

Products and services

• Squirrels Nursery Early years nursery program for children aged 3-4, providing a bespoke curriculum that extends beyond the Early Years Statutory Framework. Located in Lovell House, it offers a full-day program from 7:30am to 6:00pm with meals and snacks included, with daily and termly fee options and support for 15-hour and 30-hour government childcare funding.
• Infant & Junior School Educational program for children aged 4-11, comprising Reception (EYFS), Infant School (ages 4-7) and Junior School (ages 7-11). Provides a creative and vibrant environment with opportunities for exploration, STEM, sports, arts, pastoral care, and the super curriculum.
• Senior School

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% A Level Grades A*/A/B
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Highfields School NewarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2025Highfields School in Newark is the first school to join the Nottingham High School Education Group (NHSEG). Both schools will remain true to their own identity, traditions and communities while opening the door to new opportunities for pupils and staff. The group is built around strong educational values, excellent pastoral care and long-term ambition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Repton School: Historic co-educational independent school located in Repton, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. Comparable to Nottingham High School in age range (3–18 via Repton Pre-Prep and senior school), heritage, boarding/day mix, and academic positioning in the regional premium independent market.
• Trent College: Long-established co-educational independent school in Long Eaton, East Midlands, serving nursery through sixth form. Directly comparable in geography, full 3–18 pathway, and East Midlands premium independent school positioning.
• Uppingham School: Historic co-educational independent school in Rutland (East Midlands), known for academic strength and full-boarding model. Comparable to Nottingham High School in heritage, broad co-curricular offer, and Top-tier UK independent school positioning.
• Oakham School: Co-educational independent school in Oakham, Rutland, in the East Midlands, offering a 3–18 education pathway. Directly comparable in geography, age range, and co-educational premium independent positioning.
• Loughborough Grammar School: Selective East Midlands independent school in Loughborough, Leicestershire, transitioning to co-educational status. Comparable in regional premium positioning, strong academic outcomes, and broad co-curricular programme.
• Derby Grammar School: Independent school in Derby (East Midlands) providing continuous education from early years through sixth form. Comparable in regional East Midlands premium independent school positioning and 3–18 educational pathway.
• Highfields School (Newark): Independent school in Newark, Nottinghamshire, and the founding member of the Nottingham High School Education Group (NHSEG) announced in June 2026. The most direct partnership peer — comparable in independent school model and East Midlands geography, with a growing institutional link to NHS.

Broad incumbents

• The Perse School: Highly-regarded co-educational independent school in Cambridge. Comparable in academic outcomes (Top-tier UK independent), age range, and breadth of co-curricular offer, though operating in a different (East England) geography.
• Manchester Grammar School: One of the UK's largest and most academically successful independent schools. Comparable in scale, single-sex historical legacy, and Top-tier UK independent positioning, though primarily a senior school rather than full 3–18.
• Bolton School: Major co-educational independent day school in the North of England, serving nursery through sixth form. Comparable in full 3–18 pathway, scale of operations, and premium independent school positioning, with a similar mix of academic and pastoral differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nottingham-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/nottshigh
• Xx.com/NottsHigh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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