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The Bulwell Academy
Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.8 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,047
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.1, the school is performing in the top 92% nationally, although just 47% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears to be a concern, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 3.8, placing it better than only 4% of schools. Ofsted has rated the institution as requiring improvement, suggesting there are areas needing attention for better overall student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 36.1 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 16% 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 10% 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 10% 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%. | 44% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 25 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.3%
Black African8.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.9%
White Other5.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Other1.3%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.00726, -1.19573 · NG6 8AQ
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN145952
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bulwellacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bulwell Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Bulwell Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is The Bulwell Academy a good school?
The Bulwell Academy scores 3.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 The Bulwell Academy in GCSEs?
The Bulwell Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.1. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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