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Bluecoat Primary Academy

Nottingham, NG8 3BBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#8,744
of 13,686 nationally

About Bluecoat Primary Academy

Bluecoat Primary Academy sits within the Nottingham local authority, a Church of England state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11. In the most recent local rankings of 74 primary schools, it placed 45th, placing it in the bottom half of the authority. The top-performing nearby schools include St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Edna G. Olds Academy, and South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. St Teresa's, the nearest Outstanding-rated school, is just 0.4 km away. Bluecoat itself was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, with standout grades of Outstanding for behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school serves a notably diverse intake: 42 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, and the school is oversubscribed, receiving 114 applications for 44 places in the 2025/26 admissions round.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHarvey Road, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG8 3BB
HeadteacherSue-Ellen Shaw
Local AuthorityNottingham
Number of Pupils450
Free School Meals (FSM)42.0%
School Capacity450 / 446 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsCricketCross CountryDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: bluecoatprimaryacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluecoat Primary Academy

Bluecoat Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.