Bluecoat Trent Academy

Details

Age Range	11-16 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Free schools
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Nottingham
Address	Aspley Lane, NG8 5GY
School Website	https://www.bluecoattrent.co.uk/
Telephone	None
URN	148548

School Census

Total	417
Girls/Boys	158/259
Girls/Boys Ratio	37.9%/62.1%
% pupils where English not first language	30.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	185
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	14.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
30/01/2024	Good

Inspection Date	30/01/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
30 January 2024	School inspection: Good	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	-
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	-
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	-
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	-
Progress 8	-

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.29%
Total Applications	609
As first preference	216
As second preference	198
As third preference	114

Total Offers Made	239
first preference offers	168
second preference offers	52
third preference offers	15

first preference v offers	1.02%
Total Applications	455
As first preference	147
As second preference	164
As third preference	93

Total Offers Made	236
first preference offers	144
second preference offers	57
third preference offers	26

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	295
As first preference	68
As second preference	97
As third preference	87

Total Offers Made	221
first preference offers	68
second preference offers	40
third preference offers	20

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	47%
agree	38%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	40%
agree	40%
disagree	13%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	36%
agree	40%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	7%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	9%
agree	2%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	7%
not applicable	67%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	20%
agree	38%
disagree	24%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	33%
agree	20%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	18%
don't know	4%
not applicable	16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	27%
no	73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	25%
agree	42%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	25%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	40%
agree	38%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	11%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	36%
agree	47%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	31%
agree	47%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	13%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	40%
agree	53%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	51%
agree	44%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	29%
agree	29%
disagree	18%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	18%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	71%
no	29%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	27.8%
pakistani ethnic origin	13.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	9.9%
african ethnic origin	8.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin	6.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	6.3%
caribbean ethnic origin	5.8%
any other white background ethnic origin	4%
indian ethnic origin	3.4%
any other black background ethnic origin	3.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	2.8%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.3%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin	0.9%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	25.9%
pakistani ethnic origin	12.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	10.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	8.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin	8.2%
african ethnic origin	7.9%
caribbean ethnic origin	6%
any other white background ethnic origin	3.6%
indian ethnic origin	3.6%
any other black background ethnic origin	3.6%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	2.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.2%