The Bulwell Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Bulwell Academy.

Nottingham, NG68AQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
38.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.72
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.6%
Continue in education or training
26.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 34.0%
Sustained employment
74.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
19 March 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hucknall Lane
Nottingham, NG68AQ
Phone
1159647640
Website
bulwellacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145952
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ
Website
www.bulwellacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,070
Free School Meals
54.1% (579 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
41.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
34.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.2
English Attainment 8:
7.9
Maths Attainment 8:
7.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.2
Ebacc English:
94.8%
Ebacc Entry:
4.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
76.4%
Ebacc Languages:
9.4%
Ebacc Maths:
97.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.72
Progress 8 Range:
-0.93 to -0.52
University Progression:
34.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
34.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
38.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
19.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
34%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
32 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
67 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
134
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,070 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire, Work Hard, Be Kind"

Aspire Work Hard Be Kind

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal: The Bulwell Academy aims to be the school of choice, with core values Aspire, Work Hard, Be Kind, focusing on academic success and personal development within a calm, community-minded environment; part of Creative Education Trust.

Curriculum Highlights

Core subjects include English, Maths, Science, Personal Development, Core PE RSE and Religious Education are provided as part of Personal Development Optional subjects include French, Spanish, Geography, History, Art & Photography, Drama, Music, Sport, Architecture, Business, Health & Social Care, Creative Media, Hospitality & Catering, ICT, Product Design The curriculum is designed to be knowledge-rich and literacy-centered, with adaptations to comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 EBacc requires students to choose at least one EBacc subject and two other subjects

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