Nuneaton High School for Girls was founded in 1910 with the strong support of the Director of Education Bolton King.

[1] The founding head was (later Dame) Emmeline Mary Tanner who would go on to shape the Education Act 1944.

It also gained specialist Language and Vocational College status in 2006 and 2007 respectively.

In early 2007, the school was paid a visit by Radio 1, as part of its Star Pupil feature.

Presenter Edith Bowman broadcast live from the school and introduced pop singers Paolo Nutini and Jamelia performing live in the school's main hall.