Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

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

Nottingham, NG81EA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.03
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 67.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
9 May 2018
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Sutton Passeys Crescent
Wollaton Park
Nottingham, NG81EA
Phone
1159007210
Website
bluecoatwollaton.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145146
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, NG8 1EA
Website
http://www.bluecoatwollaton.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwell
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
774
Free School Meals
34.8% (269 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
99.4%
Ebacc Entry:
11.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
73.1%
Ebacc Languages:
28.1%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.03
Progress 8 Range:
-0.19 to 0.25

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.5 (+15.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.8 (+9.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
129
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
774 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Faith Hope Love

Bluecoat Wollaton Academy is a Church of England academy with Christian Distinctiveness; the academy’s mission is to believe in yourself, in others and in God (Luke 10:27); local church links include St Mary’s Wollaton Park, St Leonard’s Church Wollaton and Reverend Pullen; the school welcomes students of all faiths and none and centers Christian character in its activities.

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Cath Rowell emphasises a caring, nurturing and secure environment, high aspirations for students, strong behaviour and attendance expectations, and enrichment opportunities; notes outstanding Ofsted rating in October 2024 and commitment to transforming life chances through excellent teaching.

Facilities

Ground floor classrooms with lift access to upper floors Accessible toilets on all floors One disabled parking space on school grounds in front of the main entrance Main teaching block E (built in refurbishment 2014) and refurbishment of Main School Building A Site adjacent to Wollaton Park Security gates and barriers (as identified in accessibility audit) Two vehicular access points from Sutton Passeys Crescent

Curriculum Highlights

Enrichment programme includes opportunities in STEM, music, sport and drama Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Knowledge Organisers and Sparx Maths resources used as part of the curriculum

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes assessment of needs on entry, development of an IER/SEND Register, and regular review; there are IEPs/Pupil Passports for pupils on the SEND Register; interventions include Year group Homework support clubs, Knowledge Organiser Support, handwriting intervention, SPLD clinics, 1:1 homework support for GCSE, ELSA sessions, Braille and mobility training; external agencies such as LA BEHT, SaLT, CAMHS, LA Autism Team, LA Inclusive Support Team, LA Educational Psychology Service, LA Sensory Team, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Community Paediatrics and Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy are engaged; annual reviews for EHC plans are held and information is shared with parents.

Admissions Criteria

There are no restrictions on entry. Every student has an entitlement to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum.

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