Our Infant and Junior School
“Pupils in the Junior School benefit from a curriculum which is underpinned by their RECIPE for Success”
ISI Inspection Report, March 2024
Excellent Independent Infant & Junior School in Nottingham
With a glowing report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate and all standards met in both academic achievement and personal development, our Infant and Junior School is a vibrant environment that uses modern, girl-focused teaching methods to ensure academic success, intellectual curiosity and self-confidence. We offer that small and nurturing primary school feel that many parents want, whilst providing a robust academic start and a carefully planned and supported transition to senior school.
School Open Days and Other Events
Whether you’re looking for a specific part of the school, or would like to see the WHOLE school, there’s an open event for you. And there are many other events taking place all year round too.
Senior School Taster Day
20/03/2026 | 8.30 – 15.00
Pastoral Care
Our dedicated pastoral provision is as important as our expert teaching and learning. We really do cater for every need of every student as shown from our glowing report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Nothing holds her back!
“The small class sizes helped our daughter to settle in and make friends very quickly. The teachers are so experienced and inspire such curiosity in the girls. With their encouragement, our daughter made a great start on her reading, writing and maths. Our daughter particularly benefited from the all-girls environment. She is very confident and is able to express herself in class clearly and fluently. Nothing holds her back!”
Year 4 Parent
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Expert staff
The teachers draw out the best in every girl here, and they’re thrilled to share in their successes…
Exciting spaces
From a beautiful library and performing arts centre to our special dining hall serving home-cooked food, our Infant…
Opportunities for adventure
Our fabulous facilities, inside and outdoors, keep the girls’ minds alive, their creativity stimulated and their curiosity roused.…
Inspiring curriculum
Young girls are curious by nature and always hungry for knowledge. Our job is to nurture this, keep…
A RECIPE for success
We have a unique way of teaching the girls at our Infant and Junior School and it involves…
Excellent care
A healthy girl is a happy girl is a successful girl – that’s why each and every girl’s…
This school teaches you that you can do anything, and be anyone you want to be.Senior Pupil
Infant and Junior School News
Our Nursery, Infant and Junior School is a busy place, always buzzing with activity. Whether it’s incredible lessons, creative work, exciting trips or fantastic achievements, there is always something to report. So we’re delighted to bring you the new and fabulous NGHS Junior Spark newsletters in which you can read all about the adventures of our youngest pupils. Just click on the image to access the weekly news from our super-busy Junior School!
The path to success in the Senior School, Sixth Form and beyond, starts at our Infant and Junior School.
Hear from some of our students who are enjoying this journey.
Unlock a life of culture, opportunity and discovery at NGHS
Music
It’s hard to describe how magical the Music of NGHS is. It thrives and lives throughout every corner of the school. Girls play, sing, listen and enjoy all the time. It inspires them, develops them, supports their wellbeing and builds their confidence in a very powerful way.
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Drama
From their very first year at NGHS, our girls perform in our state of the art Squire Performing Arts Centre. By the time they leave school, standing in front of an audience is second nature.
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Sport
We take our sport seriously here at NGHS – it’s beneficial in so many ways, keeping our school community fit and healthy, nurturing resilience, strength and team spirit.
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Outdoor Learning
Taking part in outdoor activities helps build character, stamina and resilience, while promoting leadership and teamwork skills – it’s also a lot of fun!
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Extracurricular
At the start of every academic year, there’s a rush at the Infant and Junior School Club Fair to sign up for the many and varied clubs on offer. Hockey, Choir, Knitting, Eco Club, Chess – you name it.
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