The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 134 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,351
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 41.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Anderson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 5GY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College
Secondary · Very close
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Secondary · 562m away
Aspley Wood School
Special school · 597m away
Woodlands School
Special school · 882m away
Woodlands Academy
Academy · 882m away
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Berridge Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bluecoat Aspley Academy a selective school?
No. Bluecoat Aspley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bluecoat Aspley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bluecoat Aspley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bluecoat Aspley Academy?
Bluecoat Aspley Academy currently has 1,351 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bluecoat Aspley Academy take?
Bluecoat Aspley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bluecoat Aspley Academy?
Bluecoat Aspley Academy is in Nottingham, NG8 5GY, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bluecoat Aspley Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bluecoat Aspley Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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