Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Nottingham, NG8 5GY · Nottingham · secondary school
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7th of 19 secondary schools in Nottingham we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 432 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.3 · 59 | 30% | 1.76 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.02 · 52 | 25% | 1.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.8 · 49 | 10% | 0.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bluecoat Aspley Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,344 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Overview
Bluecoat Aspley Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "caring and inclusive" environment where pupils from diverse backgrounds feel included. The school maintains high expectations for achievement and behaviour, with most pupils meeting these standards and benefiting from a broad curriculum and extensive extra-curricular opportunities.
Strengths
- The school provides a "well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum" with resources "precisely matched to the intended learning," enabling most pupils to achieve well.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and use assessment effectively to identify and address gaps in learning, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is prioritised through regular library lessons and form time, with effective support provided for pupils needing extra help.
- Sixth form students benefit from "highly effective careers advice and guidance" and are well-prepared for their next steps.
- Staff feel well supported, and the trust provides effective professional development and oversight.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not consistently use the school’s agreed approach to delivering the curriculum, failing to explain information clearly or question pupils effectively, which hinders some pupils' learning.
- A minority of pupils are not always kind or respectful, sometimes using unkind names or behaving insensibly during unstructured times, which affects other pupils' enjoyment of school.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.6 |
| 2025/26 | 45.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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