Colston Bassett School Limited
Nottingham · NG12 3FD
Colston Bassett School is a small, independent prep school serving 25 pupils in rural south Nottinghamshire, offering day-only education from age 4 to 11. The school emphasizes personalised learning through exceptionally high teacher-to-pupil ratios and a bespoke, holistic curriculum that encourages independent thinking and a love of learning. Parents value the nurturing environment, cross-curricular enrichment activities, and consistently strong 11+ outcomes, including a 100% pass rate and placement into children's schools of choice.
- →Exceptionally small class sizes and high teacher-to-pupil ratios enabling individual attention
- →100% pass rate for 11+ examinations with guaranteed placement into chosen secondary schools
- →Holistic, cross-curricular approach with regular enrichment visits and community engagement activities
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive with individualised attention and benefit from close relationships with staff; children who develop at different paces and need flexibility; families valuing small, tight-knit communities over larger institutional structures.
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Contact & visit
School Lane, Colston Bassett
Nottingham
NG12 3FD
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Colston Bassett School Limited?
Day fees at Colston Bassett School Limited are approximately £10,500 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Colston Bassett School Limited?
Colston Bassett School Limited admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Colston Bassett School Limited a boarding school?
Colston Bassett School Limited is a day school in Nottingham and does not offer boarding.
What is Colston Bassett School Limited's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Colston Bassett School Limited “Good” (2024).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional personalised attention and tailored teaching to individual learning styles and interests
✓Joyful, low-pressure learning environment where children develop genuine love of learning
✓Strong community ethos with cross-age friendships and inclusive whole-school activities
✓Reliable 11+ outcomes and seamless transitions to secondary schools of choice
✓Cross-curricular and enrichment approach fostering real-world learning and wider awareness
Common concerns
!Very small cohort (25 pupils) may limit peer diversity and social breadth for some families
!Rural location requires parental transport with no public transport connectivity
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; track record and safeguarding frameworks unvalidated externally