The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 450
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sue-Ellen Shaw
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Glenbrook Spencer Academy
Primary · Very close
Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy
Primary · Very close
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Secondary · Very close
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 369m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 401m away
Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 462m away
Westbury Academy
Academy · 574m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bluecoat Primary Academy?
Bluecoat Primary Academy currently has 450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bluecoat Primary Academy take?
Bluecoat Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bluecoat Primary Academy?
Bluecoat Primary Academy is in Nottingham, NG8 3BB, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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