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Bluecoat Primary Academy
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3BB, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.0 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
450
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 66% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning. While 51% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is in the top 80% nationally, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, making it a worthwhile consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani20.4%
White British19.1%
Black African16.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.2%
Asian Indian6.4%
Black Caribbean6.4%
Mixed Other5.3%
Black Other4.4%
Asian Other3.8%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
White Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.96870, -1.21467 · NG8 3BB
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN145145
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bluecoat Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bluecoat Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2022.
Is Bluecoat Primary Academy a good school?
Bluecoat Primary Academy scores 66.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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