Toot Hill School in Bingham – part of Nova Education Trust – has been named the top-performing secondary school in Nottinghamshire, as ranked by The Telegraph in its prestigious Parent Power league tables for 2025.
The rankings are based on 10 key performance indicators and includes academic achievement, pupil progress, subject breadth and post-GCSE destinations.
Dr Chris Eardley, Head Teacher at Toot Hill, said: “This is is a remarkable achievement that reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, student wellbeing and inclusive education. We are immensely proud of this recognition.
“At Toot Hill School, we believe every child deserves access to a broad and balanced curriculum delivered by expert teachers. Our inclusive ethos, exceptional pastoral care and strong school-home partnerships ensure our students thrive academically and personally.”
Ash Rahman, CEO of Nova Education Trust, added: “We’re incredibly proud that Toot Hill School has been recognised for its academic excellence.
“But just as important to us is knowing that our young people receive a broad and balanced curriculum – and that every student is known within the school community. This allows us to nurture their individual talents and aspirations.”
Ofsted recently judged the school to be Outstanding for Personal Development. The majority of the school’s students choose to stay on into the Sixth Form, which was also rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection.
A significant proportion of the school’s young people go on to secure places at their first-choice universities.
The Telegraph ranking system evaluates schools on a 40-point scale across criteria such as…
– English Baccalaureate and Attainment 8 scores
– Progress 8 and disadvantaged pupil performance
– Subject offerings, class sizes and truancy rates
– Post-GCSE destinations and local authority comparisons
Toot Hill School’s strong performance across these metrics highlights its role as a beacon of educational excellence in Nottinghamshire.
