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Bluecoat Aspley Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Matthew Turton

corporate_fareARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG8 5GY

language Visit Website phone 1159297445

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,378

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Attainment 8

48.6

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Nottingham

#1,129 of 3,216 nationally

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Bluecoat Aspley Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Bluecoat Aspley Academy is an academy converter in Nottingham, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,351 pupils on roll, of whom 43% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6, placing the school #6 in Nottingham and #1,129 of 3,216 nationally. 46.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 31.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.25 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

46.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.8%

Entering EBacc24.20%

EBacc APS4.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28.40%

EBacc APS4.09

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.88

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.83

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.62

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.9%

Achieving A*–A8.7%

Achieving A*–B31.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate97.6%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

110

Retention rate99.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

107

Retention rate97.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

104

Retention rate98.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%

Reading-% LA 68%

Writing-% LA 71%

Maths-% LA 70%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.7

Write

LA 0.9

Maths

LA 1.1

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 June 2024

Inspection Report

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09 May 2018

Inspection Report

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28 March 2014

Inspection Report

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11 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-05-09

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-03-09

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(43 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,351 pupils. During this period, there were 55 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,351	55	4.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,359	49	3.6%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,375	50	3.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,382	42	3.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,386	43	3.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,373	28	2.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,378	41	3.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,386	45	3.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,400	45	3.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,406	33	2.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,418	21	1.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,397	24	1.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,404	2	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,417	20	1.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,487	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,487	18	1.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,492	32	2.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,503	15	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,511	20	1.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,515	15	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,488	18	1.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,498	10	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,505	12	0.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	2,292	25	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	2,293	17	0.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	2,283	36	1.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 44 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

27.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree36%

disagree18%

strongly disagree18%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree20%

agree36%

disagree25%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree41%

agree20%

disagree11%

strongly disagree18%

not applicable9%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

agree25%

disagree42%

strongly disagree8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree34%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree50%

disagree9%

strongly disagree14%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree41%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree64%

disagree9%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree32%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes66%

no34%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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