Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

StateSecondaryChurch of England

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–16826 pupils

Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, NG8 1EAWebsite01159007210

Inspected826 pupilsAges 11–16

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils826

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils826

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

826 / 750 (110%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs Catherine Rowell

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 49.4

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 87%

5.3%

Absence rate

Avg 7.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.3%vs 7.0% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 87% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence12.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate11.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support12.7%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.1%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder38 pupils (31%)

Specific Learning Difficulty29 pupils (24%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health28 pupils (23%)

Physical Disability6 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (5%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment4 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment4 pupils (3%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)47

Teaching assistants (FTE)20

Support staff (FTE)51

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils826

Free school meals38.1%

English as additional language25.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British26.6%

Black African18.8%

Pakistani17.8%

White Other5.3%

Black Caribbean5.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean4.8%

Indian3.6%

Mixed Other3.3%

Asian Other2.8%

Chinese2.7%

Black Other2.3%

Mixed White & African1.9%

Mixed White & Asian1.8%

Other1.6%

Bangladeshi0.8%

Unclassified0.6%

Gypsy/Roma0.1%

White Irish0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

88 responses

Well taught★100.0%

Safe★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2024

Leavers' Destinations

92.0%

to education

Sixth Form43.0%

Employment1.0%

NEET2.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Archway Learning Trust

KS4

Attainment 841.6

Progress 8-0.30

EBacc entry21.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,739

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,861 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,274

Support staff£1,283

Premises£252

Energy£0

Learning resources£328

Income per pupil£7,683

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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