site logo

Nottingham High School

Waverley Mount
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 4ED

T: +44 (0)115 978 6056

Contact email Visit our website

ISC ID: 82019


Heads

Mr Paul Speadding (Head Teacher)

Mrs Polly Bennett (Head of Junior School)

Boys - age range:

Day: 4 to 18

Girls - age range:

Day: 4 to 18

Size

1083 pupils

Nottingham High School case studies (64)

Tag Rugby Festival

Partners

  • Nottingham High School
  • Warren Academy
  • Southwark Primary School
  • Carnarvon Primary School
  • Cotgrave Candleby Lane School
  • St Edmund Campion Catholic Voluntary Academy
  • Edna G Olds Academy
  • Parkdale Primary School
  • Morven Park Primary School
  • Haydn Primary School
  • Beardall Fields Primary School
  • Richard Bonington Primary School
  • Scotholme Primary and Nursery School
  • Sport DofE Cadets
Read more

VEX Robotics Day

Partners

  • Nottingham High School
  • Carnarvon Primary School
  • Jacksdale Primary School
  • Academic
Read more

Harry Potter Biology Day

Partners

  • Nottingham High School
  • Sneinton CE Primary School
  • Arnold Mill Primary School
  • Jacksdale Primary School
  • Heymann Primary School
  • Academic
Read more

Physics Challenge Day

Partners

  • Nottingham High School
  • Arnold Mill Primary School
  • English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
  • Southwark Primary School
  • Heymann Primary School
  • Edna G Olds Academy
  • Sport DofE Cadets
Read more

Kwik Cricket Festival

Partners

  • Nottingham High School
  • Morven Park Primary School
  • Mellers Primary School
  • Jacksdale Primary School
  • Sport DofE Cadets
Read more

Chemistry Murder Mystery Day

Partners

  • Nottingham High School
  • Warren Academy
  • Jacksdale Primary School
  • Southwark Priimary School
  • English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
  • Academic
Read more

Maths Challenge

Partners

  • Nottingham High School
  • Southwark Primary School
  • Orston Primary School
  • Firbeck Primary School
  • Bentinck Primary School
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
  • Abbey Gates Primary School
  • St Peter's CofE Junior School
  • Jesse Gray Primary School
  • Academic
Read more

Football Festival

Partners

  • Nottingham High School
  • Lambley Primary School
  • Warren Academy
  • Bramcote Hills Primary School
  • The Carlton Junior Academy
  • Southwark Primary School
  • Larkfields Junior School
  • Trowell Primary School
  • Mellers Primary School
  • Killisick Junior School
  • Heymann Primary School
  • Sport DofE Cadets
Read more

Bee Netball Festival

Partners

  • Nottingham High School
  • Leen Mills Primary School
  • Sport DofE Cadets
Read more

Cross Country Festival

Partners

  • Nottingham High School
  • Round Hill Primary School
  • Carnarvon Primary School
  • Jacksdale Primary School
  • Leen Mills Primary School
  • Bramcote C of E Primary School
  • Kirkby Woodhouse School
  • Edna G Olds Academy
  • Welbeck Primary School
  • Heymann Primary School
  • Blidworth Oaks Primary School
  • Bramcote Hills Primary School
  • Gilthill Primary School
  • Cotgrave Candleby Lane School
  • Costock C of E Primary School
  • Heathlands Primary School
  • Larkfields Junior School
  • Arnbrook Primary School
  • Abbey Road Primary School
  • Lake View Primary School
  • Jesse Gray Primary School
  • Robert Miles Primary School
  • South Wilford Endowed C of E Primary School
  • Our Lady & St Edwards Primary School
  • Beeston Rylands Primary School
  • St Edmund Campion Primary School
  • Bleasby Primary School
  • Bentinck Primary School
  • The Lanes Primary School
  • Sport DofE Cadets
Read more

Impact of partnership work done in 2023 (ISC annual Census 2024)

  • 82 state schools involved
  • 1001-2000 state school pupils involved
  • 400 staff hours given

Impact Statement

Nottingham High school remains dedicated to providing Partnership and Outreach opportunities. It is not enough to simply offer one off events instead the focus is to form positive relationships with local schools, charities and organisations so the school has an even wider impact in the local community. It is so important to us, that every department in the school is tasked with providing opportunities in their subject across the full breadth of age ranges from Year 3 all the way to Year 13.

Currently we are working with over 70 local schools/academies and our offerings are proving so popular we are now having to expand the programme even further. The number of pupils benefitting is now over 1000 pupils.

The following list depicts some of the examples of excellence which schools have benefitted from:

·       Community Action High School pupils attended primary school and support the children’s learning as well as mentored pupils across all age groups.

·       Science Events – Harry Potter STEM Day including wand making and Year 5 Physics Challenge events allowed pupils to experience practical Science in the laboratories and provided inspiration and challenge.

·       Inspirational English – Visits from award winning authors that inspire reading in the young sees groups of up to 70 primary school pupils actively engage in a passion for reading, with every pupil leaving with a free book from the author not just to read but as a memento of an incredible day. "Year 4 students from St Augustine's were inspired by meeting the author Caroline Lawrence at the High School.  They were fascinated to hear how she compiled her Roman series of books and what inspired her to become a writer. She taught the children the components of a how to be a brilliant story writer and they can't wait to implement this in their English. They have treasured their signed copies of the Thieves of Ostia. Thank you to Nottingham High School for inviting us, and Caroline for all we learnt!"

·       Brain Day - Dr Guy Sutton from the University of Nottingham and facilitated by Miss Katie Lea-Smith (Head of Psychology) who ran a section on Bio-Psychology revision session as part of the day. This is a fascinating day learning all about parts of the Brain, Strong links to the Bio- Psychology Unit and Forensic with criminal Brains.

As well as what we offer in school we also encourage every pupil to volunteer with over 1 in 3 pupils currently volunteering and offering their time and empathy into the local community. It is through activities such as this where pupils can find real human connection, learn to empathise and develop as sense of community and belonging.

Impact Statement 1: One of our most rewarding partnerships is with Edna G. Olds Academy (Primary).
"Edna G. Olds Academy has benefitted tremendously from its partnership, link work with Nottingham High School. Staff and pupils have accessed a wealth of high-quality experience days, which have enhanced all aspects of enrichment and learning – a fundamental part of impact /development work. Due to the excellent links forged with the High School, our children’s mental and physical fitness has significantly increased, and this has resulted in greater enthusiasm for participation in competitive sporting events."

Impact Statement 2: Bee Netball Festival, Carnarvon Primary School                        
"Our netball team have only just started playing, so are at the very beginning of their netball journey. The Bee Netball Festival was pitched perfectly for them. There was a variety of different abilities, making it perfect for beginners and those who are ready for a bit of friendly competition. The whole event had a fun, no pressure atmosphere and it was enjoyed immensely by players and spectators. Thank you so much to everyone involved in the organisation of such a fantastic event.”

Impact Statement 3: St. Ann's Well Academy (Primary)
"After working alongside the Nottingham High School Partnership and Outreach team, I feel their work is beneficial to inner city children because they provide pupils with opportunities to be engaged with activities (such as the Derbyshire residential) which they would not usually have the chance to participate in! I believe the team encourages all members of society to work together, creating an engaging environment for everyone to thrive in!"

Impact Statement 4: MCCF Cricket Hub - various local state schools (Secondary)
"The Nottingham Hub at Nottingham High School has been very successful since its opening year in 2016, seeing 40 state school participants (20 at U13 and 20 at U15) per year benefiting from a professional coaching programme throughout the spring months, followed by competitive fixtures representing the Nottingham Hub throughout the respective cricket seasons that followed. After receiving such coaching in the spring, a number of the Nottingham Hub players have since been successful in gaining places in the Nottinghamshire Sub-County squads for the first time, with a couple of Hub players progressing to full County Age-Group squad representation."

School Name: Nottingham High School

Breakdown showing fee assistance for the last academic year’s intake into Year 7:

16.1% of new Year 7 pupils were awarded a bursary. Out of these the split was as follows: 26.3% had 100% of their fees paid for, 63.2% had 50-99% of their fees covered and the remainder had between 10-50%.

Bursary support with fees

Nottingham High School operates a bursary support scheme for pupils entering the School at age 11 (Year 7, Senior School). Bursaries are means-tested and can provide help up to full fees depending on parental income. Awards of Bursaries will be calculated on an annual basis and parents will be required to submit details of their finances each May or June. Parents who wish their child to be considered for assistance must be prepared to provide confidential information concerning their financial situation. These awards vary from 10% to 100% of the tuition fees. 

To apply for a means-tested bursary for new entrants you will need to complete and return our application form by the beginning of November 2023. We will then contact you to arrange an interview. Pupils will also need to attend the School for an entrance assessment. Pupils will be notified as to whether they have been allocated a bursary in writing.

Scholarships

Nottingham High School operates a Scholarship Scheme for pupils entering the School at age 11 (Year 7, Senior School). We offer Academic Scholarships which are automatically awarded to the top performing students at the end of Year 7. Such scholarships are known as the Sir Thomas White Entrance Scholarships. The amount of fee remissions is £1,200 per academic year. The number of scholarships offered varies year on year.

We also offer Music Scholarships at the end of Year 7 to cover the cost of music tuition.

Assessment dates for 2023 intake:

Closing date for entries: Beginning of December 2023

Closing date for bursary applications: Beginning of November 2023

Year 7 entrance assessment: January 2024

If you have any queries please contact - [email protected]

  • Academic scholarships
  • Music scholarships
  • Lump sum payment discounts
  • Bursaries for new entrants

Visit our website for more information