Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bluecoat Beechdale Academy.

Nottingham, NG83GP Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
39.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.67
English & Maths grade 4+ %
38.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 31.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 February 2017
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Harvey Road
Bilborough
Nottingham, NG83GP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140369
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3GP
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
901
Free School Meals
64.0% (577 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
32.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.8
English Attainment 8:
7.4
Maths Attainment 8:
5.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.8
Ebacc English:
94.2%
Ebacc Entry:
7.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
75.1%
Ebacc Languages:
24.9%
Ebacc Maths:
95.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.67
Progress 8 Range:
-0.88 to -0.45

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
901 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Belong, Believe and Achieve"

Belong Believe Achieve

Head Teacher's Message

Principal’s Welcome emphasizes diversity, the Bluecoat sponsorship and Archway Learning Trust membership, Ofsted recognition of progress since 2017, high expectations and standards, a strong focus on safeguarding, equity, and ensuring pupils leave with the skills to prosper. The Principal highlights three rights for students: safety, happiness and the right to learn, and expresses pride in opportunities and continued improvement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lunchtime Computer Science Club (Year 10 & Year 11) Coding Club / Girls Who Code Crypto Club Samba Band KS4 Vocal Group KS3 Choir

Sports

Netball Basketball

Facilities

Main hall Large sports hall Dance studio Drama studio Outdoor floodlit astro turf Netball/basketball court Standard classrooms Specialist classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

Archway Curriculum Intent to empower our pupils to flourish academically, socially, linguistically, morally and spiritually. The Archway Curriculum is the embodiment of the transformative vision of the Trust ‘to transform the lives of all through the power of working together’. It is rooted in the Trust’s values of Excellence, Inclusion and Collaboration. The Archway Curriculum is powerful, connected, sequenced, informed and contextual. Archway Curriculum includes three framework concepts: The Macro Curriculum, The Archway Curriculum, and The Extended Curriculum. Across Key stage 3 – Year 7-9 inclusive: Art (2), Music (2), Drama (2), Design Technology (4), Physical Education (4), Religious Studies (2), Spanish (4), History (3), Geography (3), Science (6), English (8), Maths (8). Year 10 KS4 structure: Maths (8), English (10), Science (11), Religious Studies (4), Physical Education (2). Option subjects for KS4 include Geography, History, Computer Science, Spanish; other options include Art, Business Studies, Drama, Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality and Catering, Sport. A broad, knowledge-rich curriculum with integrated PSHE and RHSE, delivered through a one-week timetable and enrichment after school.

Admissions Criteria

The Academy will consider all applications for places. Pupils with a statement of SEN or Education, Health and Care plan naming Bluecoat Beechdale Academy will be admitted first. After that, priority is given to Children in public care or previously looked after children; Places will then be offered to applicants who have a sibling who will be attending the Academy at the time of the applicant’s admission. Remaining places will then be allocated to other applicants who live the shortest distance from their residence to the main entrance of Bluecoat Beechdale Academy at the closing date for applications. In the event that such a measure is identical to the nearest meter for two or more children and there are insufficient places available for both or all of them, the remaining place/s will be awarded by random allocation using lots drawn by a person independent of the Academy.

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