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 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 1047 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 51.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 41.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.3%).
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: | Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ |
| Website: | www.bulwellacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01159647640 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matt Irons |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 145952 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1047 |
| Number of Boys: | 520 |
| Number of Girls: | 527 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 41.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.30% | 684 |
| African | 8.10% | 85 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.90% | 72 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 61 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 28 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 27 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 14 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 10 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 170 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 | 170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Junior School Hoewood Road , Bulwell NG6 8LF | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Academy Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulwell Academy Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The River Leen School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue , NG6 8HG | - not rated | 154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Derbyshire Comprehensive School Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ | - not rated | 184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Top Valley School & Engineering College Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ | - not rated | 1,502 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 | 2,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basford Hall College Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB | - not rated | 2,682 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 | 2,422 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Crescent School Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckhampton Centre Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.