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Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3GP, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.2 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
891
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance in GCSE attainment, ranking in the top 4% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. However, only 35% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school has a relatively low EBacc entry rate of 16%, indicating limited uptake of this curriculum pathway.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 34.0 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.3%
Black African7.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.1%
Asian Pakistani6.3%
White Other4.8%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.96650, -1.21212 · NG8 3GP
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN140369
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bluecoatbeechdale.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bluecoat Beechdale Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2017.
Is Bluecoat Beechdale Academy a good school?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy scores 13.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 Beechdale Academy in GCSEs?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.0. 35% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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