The short version
75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 895
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 50.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Claire McManus
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Pelham Avenue, Nottingham, NG5 1AJ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Bluecoat Trent Academy a selective school?
No. Bluecoat Trent Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bluecoat Trent Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bluecoat Trent Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bluecoat Trent Academy?
Bluecoat Trent Academy currently has 895 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bluecoat Trent Academy take?
Bluecoat Trent Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bluecoat Trent Academy?
Bluecoat Trent Academy is in Nottingham, NG5 1AJ, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bluecoat Trent Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bluecoat Trent Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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