Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy is a primary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy currently has around 226 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.8% boys and 52.2% girls. Around 52.4% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 24.3%. other asian pupils make up about 11.5% , followed by white british at 11.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Alfreton Road, Nottingham, NG7 4AA |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01159151567 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Nottingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Sue-Ellen Shaw |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150033 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 226 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 118 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 24.30% | 55 |
| Other Asian | 11.50% | 26 |
| White British | 11.10% | 25 |
| African | 10.60% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.80% | 20 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 19 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 8.40% | 19 |
| Indian | 4.00% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.50% | 8 |
| Other Black | 3.10% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentinck Primary and Nursery School Alfreton Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AA | - not rated | 20 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellers Primary School Norton Street , Radford NG7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windley Junior School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Primary and Nursery School Forest Road West , NG7 4ES | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djanogly City Academy Gregory Boulevard , Nottingham Road NG7 6ND | - not rated | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Comprehensive School Gregory Boulevard , NG7 6PA | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College Aspley Lane , Aspley NG8 5GY | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fig Tree Primary School 30 Bentinck Road , Hyson Green NG7 4AF | - not rated | 233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Academy Denewood Academy , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Learning Centre Denewood Learning Centre , 113 Forest Road West NG7 4ES | - not rated | 407 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Learning Centre Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | - not rated | 417 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Academy 113 Forest Road West , Radford NG7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.