Our school
NGHS girls are cared for, challenged, inspired and equipped with the tools to aim high and dream big.
A top school in the heart of Nottingham
A selective school with high standards, our academic success garners national recognition.
Our unique energy and passion powers some truly inspirational teaching, and we have a dynamic approach to learning.
The result?
Outstanding academic results from thoroughly engaged girls who go out into the world and smash those stereotypes. We’re specialists in educating girls and we’re passionate about empowering the female leaders of the future.
Successful girls are happy girls
We have a unique understanding of how girls learn and excel, offering an exceptional education and opportunities for life.
Proud to be a GDST school
We use our knowledge to get the best out of our students, with research-led, tailor-made teaching methods and a commitment to arming girls with key life skills to excel in life.
An environment to help them thrive
From the latest in classroom learning technology and an incredible performing arts centre, all the way through to a fitness suite, and our own woodland area, we set the stage for greatness.
Putting wellbeing first
We prioritise a tailored support system that helps build well-rounded individuals who are confident, happy and successful.
An education that goes beyond the classroom
Many of our clubs run at lunch time when the school is buzzing with Music, Sport, Art and even dissection.
We asked our parent community for their thoughts on the NGHS experience.
Hear what they had to say:
It makes every girl feel valued.Senior School parent
Extraordinary Opportunities for Every Girl
Our girls have access to opportunities that go beyond their wildest dreams. No distance is too far when it comes to opening doors – quite literally. We’ve travelled to mountains, ice caps and bustling cities. The sky really is the limit.
One of the most important parts of our education is enabling girls to lead. Experts in girls, we know that leadership is a habit. Girls taking up leadership positions in many different ways here and by the time they reach the workplace, they are confident and carry this on into exciting leadership positions in their chosen careers.
There are no gender stereotypes and no limits at NGHS. Girls excel in what they’re best at with nothing holding them back. It’s no wonder generations of NGHS girls have gone on to achieve extraordinary things.
Preparing girls for the future they deserve
In rapidly changing times, we’re always looking ahead. We’re dedicated to equipping our girls to take on the world – all its opportunities and challenges and diversity. Wherever they want to go, we make sure they have the skills, confidence and resilience to get there, in addition to a set of fantastic exam results.
Pushing boundaries to create independent girls
We’ve never been afraid to push boundaries and strive for more, and it’s undoubtedly raised an eyebrow or two over the years. In 1881 we established a school football club, which subsequently became a highly popular activity despite being deemed ‘too dangerous’ for girls! We still have an incredible football team today, in addition to cricket, netball, basketball, climbing and many more “dangerous” activities!
In 2025, we celebrate 150 years of cutting edge education, setting up each and every NGHS girl for a truly extraordinary future. We can’t wait to show you what the next 150 years will look like.
“It was a huge decision to send our daughter to NGHS but from my first visit I knew it would be the right fit for our daughter. The passionate subject teaching has given her the opportunity to reach and exceed her potential not only academically but emotionally she has grown into a confident learner.
Learning support, pastoral care, drama, music and science have been highlights and we are so pleased she has been given the opportunity to access exceptional teaching and caring staff. She has been given a huge opportunity through a scholarship and bursary scheme at the GDST and she appreciates her life as a student at NGHS, and is looking forward to Sixth Form.
We have nothing but praise for the school and staff who really do have the students best interests at heart.”
Year 11 Parent
The GDST family of schools
We’re proud to be part of the GDST family of 26 all-girls schools. No other school in the region can offer girls and young women all the amazing benefits of being part of such a unique and forward-thinking organisation, and we share the belief that girls really do learn best when they learn without limits.
“As a parent of two girls, having done considerable research, including talking to other parents, I decided that NGHS was the only school in the area that could ensure my daughters’ would flourish.
They certainly have. One daughter is now in Year 9 and the other has settled into Year 7 quickly. They love going to school and have seized the extensive opportunities, academic and vocational available to them.
I’d highly recommend the school to parents and students. The leadership team are exceptional and your daughter(s) will no doubt succeed academically but they will also leave the school fully prepared for the next phase in their lives.”
Year 7 & 9 Parent
Shaping the future
Part of the inspirational Girls’ Day School Trust, we’re proud to have been educating brilliant girls for 150 years. Our rich history is peppered with inspiring moments that form the essence of who we are: progressive, creative, different. We’re committed to carrying that torch long into the future, so we can continue to empower girls and women for years to come.
We have made significant strides in promoting not just physical activity for girls, but also Maths and Science. There is nothing NGHS girls can’t do, and we’re so proud to see them entering the world with their can do attitudes.
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