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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1EA, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.7 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
826
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 32% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 71%, and parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 12%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2018Exempt from re-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. | 49.4 | Top 32% 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%. | 71% | Top 36% 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%. | 52% | Top 32% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% UK |
Parent View (88 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
91%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.6%
Black African18.8%
Asian Pakistani17.8%
White Other5.3%
Black Caribbean5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.95135, -1.19896 · NG8 1EA
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN145146
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bluecoatwollaton.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bluecoat Wollaton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2018.
Is Bluecoat Wollaton Academy a good school?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy scores 87.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bluecoat Wollaton Academy?
Based on 88 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bluecoat Wollaton Academy in GCSEs?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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