Bluecoat Primary Academy
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bluecoat Primary Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 165th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 February 2022, report published 27 March 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 February 2022
Pupils at Bluecoat Primary Academy understand, and share, the school's vision of 'STRIVE'. Pupils are determined to be successful, to take care, to show resilience, integrity, uphold the values of the school and to engage with something special to make a difference. Pupils get on very well with each other. They are inclusive, respectful and courteous to each other, staff and visitors. They work hard. They listen attentively to teachers, follow instructions quickly and show determination and resilience in their learning. Teachers have consistently high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils do their utmost to live up to these. Pupils recognise that, on occasions, some of their peers might need extra help to follow the school's rules. Pupils respect this and provide mutual support and encouragement. They are respectful of different views, beliefs and cultures. Relationships between adults and pupils are highly positive. Pupils know what bullying is and the different forms that it can take. They know that they can get help by using the worry boxes in school. They are confident that staff will provide support should it be needed. However, bullying is rare. When it does occur, it is dealt with robustly.
What the school should improve
- Some elements of the curriculum are at a relatively early stage of implementation. More time is needed for these to embed and to result in pupils knowing and remembering the full breadth of the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is fully embedded across all subjects.
- In a small number of subjects, assessment is at an early stage of being developed. This means the teachers and leaders do not have a comprehensive picture of how pupils are getting on. Leaders should ensure that assessment procedures are in place across all subjects.
- In a small number of lessons, teachers do not pick up on minor mistakes that pupils make. As a result, pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers identify pupils' errors accurately and use this to inform their teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
452 pupils on roll, with places for 446
Schools near Bluecoat Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook Spencer Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 90% met the expected standard |
| Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Ambleside Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sue-Ellen Shaw
- Phone
- 01159007200
- Address
- Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3BB
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 145145
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.