Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Address | Sutton Passeys Crescent, NG8 1EA |
| School Website | www.bluecoatwollaton.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1159007210 |
| URN | 145146 |
School Census
| Total | 781 |
| Girls/Boys | 378/403 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.4%/51.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 25.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 261 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/05/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/05/2018 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 09/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 15.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.04 |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | 46% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.53 |
| Progress 8 | 0.4 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.29 |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 864 |
| As first preference | 270 |
| As second preference | 319 |
| As third preference | 191 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.98% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 822 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 320 |
| As third preference | 166 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.62% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 783 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 319 |
| As third preference | 175 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.80% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 815 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 318 |
| As third preference | 164 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.76% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 793 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 326 |
| As third preference | 179 |
| Total Offers Made | 156 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.76% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 687 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 298 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 30% |
| african ethnic origin | 17.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 16.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 30.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 17.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 16.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
Nearby Schools
Middleton Primary and Nursery School
(0.04 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harrow Road, , NG8 1FG
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kennington Road, , NG8 1QD
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Southfield Road, , NG8 3PL