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 |
| URN | 148548 |
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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
| 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 |
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% |