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Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 5GY, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.7 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,351
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this academy demonstrates commendable academic achievement, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 36% nationally. Approximately 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 84% progress to university, indicating a solid pathway for higher education. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 24%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.6 | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 184 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani24.4%
Black African21.3%
White British13.7%
White Other5.8%
Black Caribbean5.0%
Asian Indian4.7%
Asian Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Black Other3.0%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.96893, -1.19291 · NG8 5GY
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN137798
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bluecoataspley.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bluecoat Aspley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bluecoat Aspley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2018.
Is Bluecoat Aspley Academy a good school?
Bluecoat Aspley Academy scores 80.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bluecoat Aspley Academy in GCSEs?
Bluecoat Aspley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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