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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

Nottingham, NG8 1EASecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2024
Progress 8
+0.03
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
246 1st-choice / 203 places
Ranking
#1,452
of 3,141 nationally

About Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

Bluecoat Wollaton Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.03 sits well above the Nottingham local authority average of -0.25, meaning pupils here make progress broadly in line with the national average while the typical secondary in the area falls significantly behind. That gap is striking: the school ranks 4th out of 14 secondaries in Nottingham, placing it in the top 29% locally, and it’s one of only three schools in the authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Its most recent graded inspection, in 2018, gave top marks for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and behaviour and attitudes, and an ungraded inspection in October 2024 confirmed that standards have been maintained. With 38% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is serving a community with above-average disadvantage, yet still delivering results that outpace its neighbours.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSutton Passeys Crescent, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG8 1EA
HeadteacherCatherine Rowell
Local AuthorityNottingham
Number of Pupils826
Free School Meals (FSM)38.0%
School Capacity826 / 750 (110% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (16 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Science LabsDining HallTheatreArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSports HallSwimming PoolMusic RoomsGymnasiumICT SuiteTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballCross CountryDanceRugbyNetballCricketRowing

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirChessDebateDuke of EdinburghBook ClubOrchestra

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

Bluecoat Wollaton Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.