Bluecoat Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bluecoat Primary Academy.

Nottingham, NG83BB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
1 February 2022
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Outstanding
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, NG83BB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145145
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3BB
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
446 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwell
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
444
Free School Meals
41.5% (184 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
444 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Through believing in ourselves, in others and in God, we STRIVE for life in all its fullness."

Success Take Care Resilience Integrity Invest Engage

Bluecoat Primary Academy is a large Church of England Academy with a Christian ethos underpinning its STRIVE aims, worship, and community life, including prayer, reflection days, and enrichment activities; it emphasises partnerships with local churches and a faith-based approach to learning.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Head Teacher describes Bluecoat Primary as a caring, nurturing and secure environment where pupils and staff are on a journey to acquire deep knowledge, skills and understanding; highlights high standards of teaching, appreciation of diversity, and a strong Christian ethos underpinning all aspects of school life; invites visitors to learn more about the curriculum and values in action.

Curriculum Highlights

BPA Knowledge Curriculum Oracy Curriculum Reading Curriculum Writing Curriculum Mathematics Curriculum Science Curriculum Religious Education Curriculum History Curriculum Geography Curriculum Computing Curriculum Art Curriculum DT Curriculum PSHE Curriculum Spanish Curriculum Music Curriculum Physical Education Curriculum Knowledge Organisers BPA Progression Documents BPA Extended Curriculum Enrichment: Trips and Visitors Local Area Framework Bluecoat Life: Extra Curricular Activities BPA Character Curriculum Nurture Group: The Engage Hub Student Leadership Outdoor Education British Values

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