The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding 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
49.4
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 826
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Rowell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMiddleton Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 346m away
Oak Field School
Special school · 1.5km away
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Nursery · 1.6km away
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Secondary · 1.7km away
Aspley Wood School
Special school · 1.7km away
Edna G. Olds Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bluecoat Wollaton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bluecoat Wollaton Academy?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy currently has 826 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bluecoat Wollaton Academy take?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bluecoat Wollaton Academy?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy is in Nottingham, NG8 1EA, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bluecoat Wollaton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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