The Bulwell Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Report card: Needs attention to expected standard

Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Bulwell Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 40th of 42 secondary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 12 May 2026, report published 23 June 2026

Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.

Inclusion: Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention
Achievement: Needs attention
Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership and governance: Expected standard
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

188 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score36.1

36.1, 10 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths29.3%

29.3%, 16.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths46.8%

46.8%, 18 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc12.2%

12.2%, 28.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.01

3.01, 1.08 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,051 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050

Eligible for free school meals55.6%

55.6%, 29.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.7%

13.7%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.2%

20.2%, 5.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.4%

1.4%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Bulwell Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Park Vale Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.8
The Oakwood Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.3
Ellis Guilford School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 37.1
The Holgate Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 34.3
The Kimberley School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 51.0

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Matt Irons
Phone: 01159647640
Website: bulwellacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ
Local authority: Nottingham
URN: 145952

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.