Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, NG8 1EAOpen in maps

Bluecoat Wollaton Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 4th of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 May 2018, report published 20 June 2018

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 October 2024

Bluecoat Wollaton Academy has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. It provides an excellent education for pupils. Pupils enjoy their lessons. They say that staff teach them well and make learning enjoyable. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. Parents and carers appreciate the quality of care and support the school provides. As one parent commented, typical of many, 'Bluecoat is an amazing school, with teachers that genuinely care and want the best for the students.' Every year, pupils enjoy a 'culture day' where they learn about and celebrate the different cultures in the school. Pupils say that everyone is accepted and welcomed at school. The school is a harmonious and happy community. Pupils show high levels of respect for each other and staff. They feel well-supported. They know they have many staff they can speak to if they have any worries. Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and at social times. Pupils have an extensive range of high-quality opportunities to develop their character, talents and interests. For example, many pupils are proud to contribute to the school by being subject 'ambassadors' that champion key aspects of school life.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

151 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.4

49.4, 3.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths51.7%

51.7%, 6.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths70.9%

70.9%, 6.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc11.9%

11.9%, 28.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.12

4.12, 0.03 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

879 pupils on roll, with places for 750

Eligible for free school meals39.1%

39.1%, 12.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.5%

27.5%, 5.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.4%

12.4%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.1
Nottingham Girls' Academy1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 47.7
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 34.0
Bluecoat Aspley Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.6
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 55.3

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Rowell
Phone
01159007210
Website
bluecoatwollaton.co.uk
Address
Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, NG8 1EA
Local authority
Nottingham
URN
145146

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.