Bluecoat Aspley Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Bluecoat Aspley Academy currently has around 1351 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.4%.

The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 24.4%. african pupils make up about 21.3% , followed by white british at 13.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 74% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GY
Website: www.bluecoataspley.co.uk
Telephone: 01159297445
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Nottingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Anderson
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137798

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 09/05/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1400
Number of Pupils: 1351
Number of Boys: 697
Number of Girls: 654

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani24.40%329
African21.30%288
White British13.70%185
Other White5.80%78
Caribbean5.00%68
Indian4.70%64
Other Asian4.40%59
White and Black Caribbean3.10%42
Other Black3.00%40
Other (any other ethnic group)2.50%34
White and Black African2.30%31
Other Mixed2.30%31
Unclassified2.30%31
Bangladeshi2.20%30
Chinese1.60%21
White and Asian1.30%18
Irish0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.10)
Of the 187 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 183 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.10
Town average
-0.06
Local authority average
0.07
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
27%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
30%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
46%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
48%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
46.9
Town average
44.4
Local authority average
48.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.9
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
4.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
96%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Croft Nursery School
St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN
- not rated 1,557 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre
Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB
- not rated 1,771 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Arboretum Nursery School
Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA
- not rated 2,684 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL
- not rated 1,039 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Southfield Road , Western Boulevard NG8 3PL
3out of 4 1,039 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Whitemoor Primary and Nursery School
Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF
- not rated 1,099 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)
Bracknell Crescent , Whitemoor Estate NG8 5FF
3out of 4 1,099 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ambleside Primary School
Minver Crescent , Aspley NG8 5PN
- not rated 1,133 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College
Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Manning Comprehensive School
Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD
- not rated 614 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Robin's Wood Road , NG8 3LD
4out of 4 614 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Trinity Catholic School
Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ
- not rated 1,192 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Basford Hall College
Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB
- not rated 1,989 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bilborough College
Bilborough Road , Bilborough NG8 4DQ
- not rated 3,035 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Bilborough College
College Way , NG8 4DQ
- not rated 3,086 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aspley Wood School
Robins Wood Road , Aspley NG8 3LD
- not rated 652 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodlands Academy
Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ
- not rated 964 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Woodlands School
Beechdale Road , Aspley NG8 3EZ
- not rated 964 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Oak Field School
Wigman Road , Bilborough NG8 3HW
4out of 4 1,523 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Shepherd School
Harvey Road , Off Beechdale Road NG8 3BB
- not rated 1,596 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.