Bluecoat Primary Academy

About Bluecoat Primary Academy

Bluecoat Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Nottingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 450 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Bluecoat Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sue-Ellen Shaw, it falls under Nottingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8744th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 72 in Nottingham.

Bluecoat Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 114 applications for 44 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Bluecoat Primary Academy include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Nottingham, Bluecoat Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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