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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
- Secondary
- Nottingham NG8 1EA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Almost all pupils achieve very highly, both academically and in their personal development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The vast majority of pupils behave well and have exemplary attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive valuable training to help them to continually improve their practice.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders rigorously check on the quality of teaching and rectify weaker areas successfully.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have high expectations of pupils' attitudes to learning and the progress they make.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils develop their leadership capabilities, organizing fundraising and charity activities.
Communication: All parents who expressed a view on Parent View agree that their child is safe and happy at the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and staff agree that pupils’ positive behaviour is a very strong feature of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders identify pupils’ welfare needs precisely and act promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are relentless in their ambition for pupils and ensure continuous improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are extremely rare; pupils feel well supported, safe, and happy.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that pupils learn about the possible risks they face through the curriculum.
Extracurricular Offerings: Year 7 pupils enjoy participating in weekly enrichment activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure that pupils can develop their musical, artistic, sporting, and creative skills and talents.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders promote very high aspirations for all pupils’ futures, irrespective of their background or prior attainment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Almost all pupils leave the school at the end of Year 11 and move on to places of further education or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities make strong progress and are exceptionally well supported.
Subjects Offered: Pupils attain highly and make outstanding progress in a range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
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About Us
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 774 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | - | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 98% | 18% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 26.29% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 40.16% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 20.39% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 8.65% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 12.55% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.71 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.08% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 78.75% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 34.54% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 21.75% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 9.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.13% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.08% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 29.19% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 42.29% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 19.26% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.55% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 11.19% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.72 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 86.87% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 83.26% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 36.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 21.26% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 9.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.83% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.26% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.43% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 7 | 24.38% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 2 | 36.97% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 18.38% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 1 | 7.93% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 1 | 11.03% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.39% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 107 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.5% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.56% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.39% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.39% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 24.26% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 36.37% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 16.56% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 9.56% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.38 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 68.76% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 110 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.35% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.94% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.53% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.53% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.06% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1