Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Nottingham, NG8 1EA · Nottingham · secondary school
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2nd 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 — 8.6/10 against 554 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 58.8 · 80 | 30% | 2.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.03 · 52 | 25% | 1.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.4 · 81 | 10% | 0.81 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2024-11.
Getting in
The published school roll is 879 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores? How does the Outstanding inspection rating translate into daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Overview
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides an excellent education, with pupils achieving exceptionally well and enjoying their lessons. It is described as a harmonious and happy community where pupils show high levels of respect and feel well-supported.
Strengths
- Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and use the school’s agreed approach to delivering the curriculum exceptionally well, resulting in pupils making excellent progress.
- The school has prioritised reading, with staff skilled in teaching new vocabulary and reinforcing strategies, helping pupils become confident and fluent readers.
- Staff consistently use detailed information to support pupils with additional needs, ensuring those with SEND can access the curriculum and achieve well.
- Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning, behave exceptionally well, and have excellent attendance rates.
- There is a strong take-up of extra-curricular activities, including the school band, choir, and debate club, benefiting disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.8 |
| 2024/25 | 49.4 |
| 2025/26 | 53.4 |
| 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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