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BEST SCHOOLS IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, UK

Nottinghamshire Private Schools & Special Schools

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The isbi Schools Directory Guide To The Top Private Schools & Colleges In Nottinghamshire

For anyone planning a move to or within Nottinghamshire in South East England we have collated information below about different places to live, schools, estate agents and other information we think useful for relocating within this fantastic Nottinghamshire.

Offering some of the best living anywhere in Great Britain, Nottinghamshire's famous British cities and towns include Nottingham, Mansfield and West Bridgford.

Nottinghamshire has a great choice of high quality UK private schools, beautiful countryside, lots of activities and excellent housing - with a fantastic range of different properties to call home, from country mansions and estates, cottages and bungalows to new build executive housing, family townhouses and apartments.

"A county city with a legendary past, a vibrant culture and a bright future. A creative destination of rebels and pioneers, and the home of Robin Hood. Nottinghamshire is one of the UK's top destinations, and a warm welcome always awaits." Visit Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire is in the centre of England, bordering Derbyshire to the west, Leicestershire to the south, South Yorkshire to the south-east and Lincolnshire separating it from the coast to the east. 

Nottinghamshire is home to the legend of Robin Hood! The outlaw battled with the Sheriff of Nottingham, proving to be a constant force against tyranny and inequality at the time. Today, the county flag even incorporates this rich piece of history, with the silhouette of Robin Hood branded against the red St Georges Cross. 

 

 

TOP PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK

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Looking for a prestigious Independent (private) school in Nottinghamshire, GB?

If you are thinking of moving to live in Nottinghamshire (or you already live in Nottinghamshire but are considering relocating) and you and your family are researching some of the best private schools in Nottinghamshire there is a big choice of high quality Nottinghamshire schools, with a number of the Nottinghamshire’s highest ranking Independent schools considered to be some of the best in the UK. 

Nottinghamshire’s private education sector features day schools and boarding schools, girls’ schools, boys’ schools and co-educational (mixed) schools, including leading private Nurseries, Prep Schools, Independent Secondary and Sixth Form schools and colleges. 

Find Private Schools In Nottinghamshire UK (Or Near Me)

Developed over the last 36+ years, the isbi School Search Directory is one of the largest and most comprehensive private schools directories available, helping thousands of families to find, compare and select good schools since the 1980s.

>   You can search for private schools with a reputation for excellence in Nottinghamshire and in the cities of Nottingham and Mansfield towns like West Bridgford,  Worksop and Newark-on-Trent by using our Private Schools Directory and Independent Schools Finder (powered by isbi's School Search Directory) or by clicking on the names of the schools and colleges listed below to see detailed profiles with photos, videos, maps etc.

>   With our expanded school search technology you can filter your search by the type of school you are looking for such as day and boarding, gender, age range, academic study, religious affiliation, school fees, scholarships and bursaries, open days etc.

>   You can also focus your search on just private Pre-Prep and Prep schools or on Independent Senior and Sixth Form schools and colleges, or view search results for all of them together.

Please explore isbi.com for detailed information and guides about good schools of all types and for open days, school and college and news, articles and blogs with details of school associations, glossaries and explanations about examinations and qualifications and expert advice about independent education at private schools and colleges around the UK and worldwide.

 

 

THE BEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

Please see below for a full list of private schools and colleges in Nottinghamshire, some of the best of which being:

 


 

Old Vicarage School

Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England DE22 1EW

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 13 Years Day

The Old Vicarage School, is an “OUTSTANDING/EXCELLENT” independent Nursery, Pre-Prep and Preparatory school for girls and boys aged 3 to 13 years. Established in 1933 the school was acquired by the Adshead family in September 2007 and has grown from strength to strength under their stewardship.

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Denstone College

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England ST14 5HN

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 4 - 18 Years, Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

Denstone College creates opportunities by promoting the highest possible standards of educational achievement in an environment where pupils are encouraged to realise their true potential.

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Top Private Independent Secondary Schools & Colleges In Nottinghamshire, UK

Some of the best Independent Secondary schools and colleges and Sixth Form schools and colleges in Nottinghamshire, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls include:

Top Private Pre-Preparatory & Preparatory Schools In Nottinghamshire, UK

Some of the best Pre-Prep and Prep schools in Nottinghamshire, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls aged from 3 years to 11 or 13 years include:

Special Needs Schools In Nottinghamshire, UK

Some of the best Special Needs schools in Nottinghamshire, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British Special Needs and Special Education Needs education for boys and girls (single-sex and mixed) include:

 

 

MOVING TO NOTTINGHAMSHIRE? RELOCATING TO NOTTINGHAMSHIRE?

Where To Live In Nottinghamshire, England, UK

The most popular British cities and towns in the Nottinghamshire area (GB) include, with approximate population numbers:

>  Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Kirkby-in-Ashfield (25,200), Sutton-in-Ashfield (48,800),  Hucknall (32,100), Annesley (1,100)

>  Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, UK

Worksop (41,800), Retford (22,000), Bircotes (7,900), Carlton in Lindrick (5,600), Harworth (7,900)

>  Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, UK

Beeston (37,000), Kimberley (6,800), Stapleford (15,000), Attenborough (2,300), Bramcote (7,200)

>  Gedling, Nottinghamshire, UK

Arnold (37,700) Carlton (6,800), Ravenshead (5,600), Burton Joyce (3,400)

>  Mansfield, ottinghamshire, UK

Mansfield (106,500), Rainworth (7,800), Forest Town (11,800), Warsop (12,000)

>  Newark & Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, UK

Newark-on-Trent (27,700), Southwell (7,200), Ollerton (9,800), Fransfield (2,700)

>  Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, UK

West Bridgford (48,200), East Leake (6,300), Ruddington (6,400), Bingham (9,100)

 

 

FOCUS ON... LIVING IN NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND, UK

Nottingham is a very popular place to live and many people move to Nottingham each year, or to near Nottinghamand the surrounding area, from around the United Kingdom and abroad.

Many of those moving to Nottingham are escaping more urban living in London or other larger cities, deciding to relocate to the Nottinghamshire capital to enjoy a different pace of life and the historic and elegant surroundings of a prosperous city with great facilities and leisure amenities, high quality housing and schools, fantastic pubs, restaurants and sports and popular cultural events, arts and music.

Ten Things To Know About Nottingham, England, UK

> FACT 1: Nottingham is famous for the Robin Hood folktale, an impressive archer and swordsman who worked with a group called the ‘Merry Men’, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. 

> FACT 2: Batman film ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ had many locations in Nottingham, especially noteworthy is Wollaton Hall as the Wayne Manor. These attractions have brought many Batman fans to Nottingham, particularly with Gotham Village in Rushcliffe.

> FACT 3: Lead singer of the heavy mental band Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, was born in Workshop Nottinghamshire.  

> FACT 4: Each year there is the Nottingham Goose Fair, although it consists of rides and attractions today, it was once famous for a livestock trading event in 1284. The event became well known for the delicious cheese served and today it attracts almost half a million visitors each year. 

> FACT 5: Nottingham has the oldest inn in England, the Ye Olde Trip claims to have been established as far back as 1189. Located near Nottingham’s historic castle, it makes for a pleasant stay or weekend pub outing - especially since it’s built into the ancient stone caves! 

> FACT 6: Visit The Little John in the dome of Nottingham Council House. Famous bell designer John Talor built the bell in 1927 and you can hear it ring every 15 minutes from the centre of Nottingham. 

> FACT 7: The health and beauty store Boots, was first opened in Goose Gate, Nottingham. John Boot was a herbalist in the 19th century, following his passing in 1860, his wife and children dedicated themselves to collecting herbs from all over England in his memory. Jesse Boot, at the age of 27 decided to open a store to sell these herbs and so foundations for the now countywide empire were laid. 

> FACT 8: Nottingham born John Peake invented the traffic light! After reading about road accidents, Peake decided to create a traffic control system. The first one was installed at Bridge Street in Westminster in 1866. 

> FACT 9: You can find Ice Age Art in Creswell Crags! The caves found in the crags were said to have provided shelter to the few living species in the Ice Age as several bones, tools and other artefacts were found in and around the caves. 

> FACT 10: Walking through the Old Market Square in Nottingham, you may notice a mysterious mental line running down the centre. This line is actually where a wall used to be, separating the animal market from the grain and commercial when the square was a commercial market. 

Where To Live In Nottingham, UK

Nottingham and the surrounding area offers a huge choice of high quality, premium and luxury property to meet the needs of any family, whether wanting a cottage, townhouse, large apartment, mansion or country estate, with or without granny annex, garden or swimming pool.  There are also property development and investment opportunities too, with land available to purchase and properties in need of renovation.

From central city living to rural, country lifestyles, Nottingham and the areas near Nottinghamis full of bustling districts and leafy suburbs, lush green areas, charming Crescents and estates, rolling countryside, vibrant high streets, busy neighbourhoods and friendly residential communities.

Some of the popular residential areas include:

Arnold Nottingham, Beeston Nottingham, Mapperley Nottingham, The Park Nottingham, Ruddington Nottingham, West Bridgford Nottingham, Woodborough Nottingham, Clifton Village Nottingham, Bruton Joyce Nottingham, Hucknall Nottingham, Rise Park Nottingham, Chilwell Nottingham, Stapleford Nottingham, Carlton Nottingham, Colwick Nottingham, Carrington Nottingham, Wallaton Nottingham, Edwalton Nottingham

Commuting To And From Nottingham By Rail Or Road

Relocating to Nottingham is especially popular with those happy to work from home most of the time but needing to occasionally commute to other places for work.

Others are happy to commute more regularly to Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester and other locations for work.

Travel times to key destinations by road and rail include:

>  Nottingham To London: London is about 128 miles by road from Nottingham via the M1 and driving to the centre of London from Nottinghamnormally takes under 3 hours.  There is a very regular train service to London from Nottingham , with trains taking from 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours to get to London.

>  Nottingham To Birmingham: Birmingham is about 51 miles by road from Nottingham via the A42 and M42 and driving to the centre of Brimingham from Nottingham normally takes under 1 hour 15 minutes.  There is a very regular train service to Birmingham from Nottingham, with trains taking from 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes to get to Birmingham

>  Nottingham To Leeds: Leeds is about 77 miles by road from Nottingham via the M1 and driving to the centre of Leeds from Nottingham normally takes under 2 hours.  There is a very regular train service to Leeds from Nottingham , with trains taking from 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes to get to Leeds

 

 

Nearest Airports To Nottingham, UK

The nearest airport to Nottingham is East Midlands International Airport (EMA) which is 11 miles away.  Other nearby airports include Birmingham (BHX) (under 42 miles), Manchester (MAN) (under 54 miles) and London Luton (LTN) (under 81 miles).

 

 

ESTATE AGENTS IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK

Lambley Estate Agents

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Wolton & Allen Estate Agents

www.waltonandallen.co.uk

Martin & Co Estate Agents

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Robert Ellis Estate Agents

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Reeds Rains Estate Agents

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Mortimer Duke Estate Agents

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Haart Estate Agents

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William H Brown Estate Agents

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Bairstow Eves Estate Agents

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Trafford Oliver Estate Agents

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Northwood Estate Agents

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JLL Estate Agents

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Davey Co Estate Agents

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Hollis Estate Agents

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Spencer Birch Estate Agents

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Tim Harries Estate Agents

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Bairstow Eves Estate Agents

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Cushman & Wakefield Estate Agents

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Frank Innes Estate Agents

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Sheriff Estate Agents

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Chewton Rose Estate Agents

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Godwin Wood Estate Agents

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DRE Estate Agents

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Robins Estate Agents

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Richard Watkinson & Partners Estate Agents

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Your Land We Build Estate Agents

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Whitegates Nottingham Estate Agents

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Frank Innes Estate Agents

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Tanners Estate Agents

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Your Move Estate Agents

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Nottingham Property Services

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Savills Estate Agents

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FHP Living Estate Agents

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Whitegates Nottingham Estate Agents

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Unique Move Estate Agents

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David James Estate Agents

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MS Estates

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Nicholas Humphreys

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Centrick Property Estate Agents

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Granger & Oaks Estate Agents

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Winkworth Nottingham Estate Agents

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David James Estate Agents

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Tomlinson Estate Agents

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DMW Property

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National Property Buyers

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Nottingham Property Direct

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Benwell Daykin Estate Agents

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Royston & Lund Estate Agents

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Lesley Greaves Estate Agents

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Whitegates Beeston Estate Agents

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Fairview Estate Agents

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Charles Newton & Co

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Nottingham Home Buyers

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Cloudhouse Estate Agents

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New Estates Management

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Burchell Edwards Estate Agents

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Homeaway Estate Agents

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Whitegates Estate Agents

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Bairstow Eves Estate Agents

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Rex Gooding Town & Country Homes

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Thomas James Estate Agents

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Donna Rose Estate Agents

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Janet jones Estate Agents

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Fine & Country Estate Agents

www.fineandcountry.com/uk

Chewton Rose Estate Agents

www.chewtonrose.co.uk

Holden Copley Estate Agents

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Marriotts Estate Agents

www.marriotts.net

Move & Save Estate Agents

www.moveandsave.co.uk

Sherratt Properties Estate Agents

www.sherrattonline.co.uk


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