Bluecoat Trent Academy

A good free schools school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bluecoat Trent Academy.

Nottingham, NG51AJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
30 January 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Pelham Avenue
Nottingham, NG51AJ
Phone
1159007245
Website
bluecoattrent.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148548
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Pelham Avenue, Nottingham, NG5 1AJ
Website
https://www.bluecoattrent.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1200 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
654
Free School Meals
48.3% (316 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
109
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
654 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Strive for excellence; shape the future"

Citizenship Aspiration Respect Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal Claire McManus. Bluecoat Trent Academy is a relatively new, oversubscribed Free School with around 1140 students. The Principal states a commitment to providing the best standards in all aspects of school life, offering extensive opportunities beyond the classroom, and fostering strong pastoral and social development to prepare students to contribute to society.

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