The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.1
7.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.5pp 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,047
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matt Irons
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Springfield Academy
Primary · 585m away
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 756m away
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 772m away
Stanstead Flying High Academy
Primary · 923m away
Crabtree Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Westglade Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Bulwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bulwell Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bulwell Academy?
The Bulwell Academy currently has 1,047 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bulwell Academy take?
The Bulwell Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bulwell Academy?
The Bulwell Academy is in Nottingham, NG6 8AQ, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bulwell Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bulwell Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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