The Bulwell Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Bulwell Academy currently has around 934 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 34.2% 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.
| Address: | Squires Avenue, Nottingham, NG6 8HG |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Vic Maher |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135685 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 934 |
| Number of Boys: | 489 |
| Number of Girls: | 445 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ | - not rated | 185 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | 1out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School Cantrell Road , Bulwell NG6 9HJ | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Academy Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue , NG6 8HG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The River Leen School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 42 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Derbyshire Comprehensive School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Village School School Walk , Bestwood Village NG6 8UU | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tlg Nottingham Arnold Rd Evangelical Church , Arnold Rd NG5 5HN | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital School School Office , City Hospital NG5 1PB | - not rated | 3,235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.