SchoolScoresBluecoat Wollaton Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, NG8 1EA
0115 900 7210 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 9 May 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
88 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Nottingham comparisons use the 9 of its 19 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 75% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 83% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 76% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 73% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 91% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 40% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 95% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 63% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 26 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 93% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 77% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 85% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 69% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nottingham figures pool parents at the Nottingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
151 pupils in this year group.
52% — 12 points above the Nottingham average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 49.4 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
149 pupils in this year group.
95% — 7 points above the Nottingham average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 43% | 27% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 25% | 14% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 42% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 206 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 228 |
| Of those, offered a place | 168 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 904 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 39.7% | 43.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 28% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 14.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.5% | 34.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 8.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 24.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4 | 29.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.61% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 89% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.2 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 71% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5% | 15.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Nottingham Girls' Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bluecoat Beechdale Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 21% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bluecoat Aspley Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fernwood School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Take 1 Learning Centre 1.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Nottingham University Samworth Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Djanogly City Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bilborough College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bluecoat Wollaton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Bluecoat Wollaton Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Bluecoat Wollaton Academy?
92% of the 88 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bluecoat Wollaton Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bluecoat Wollaton Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 228 families put Bluecoat Wollaton Academy as their first choice for 206 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 168 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145146.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.