Bluecoat Trent Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pelham Avenue Nottingham NG5 1AJ |
| Phone | 01159007245 |
| Reference Number | 148548 |
Bluecoat Trent Academy has shown a commendable performance overall, receiving a 'Good' rating in key areas such as education quality, behaviour, and leadership, while achieving an outstanding rating for personal development. Notably, this is the school's first inspection since its opening in September 2021, and it is currently in temporary accommodation. The school has successfully fostered an inclusive and respectful environment where pupils feel safe and valued, with a strong emphasis on personal growth aligned with its 'CARE' ethos. While the school has demonstrated high ambition for its curriculum and support structures, there are areas that require further improvement, particularly in the consistent application of assessment to ensure all pupils can fully engage with the learning content.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 895 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.11%
Girls: 40.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 132 | 108 | 240 |
| 8 | 137 | 102 | 239 |
| 9 | 150 | 87 | 237 |
| 10 | 110 | 69 | 179 |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.4% |
| Pakistani | 14.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 9.2% |
| African | 8.9% |
| Asian, Other | 6.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.1% |
| Caribbean | 5.6% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe in an inclusive environment.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
- Effective collaboration with the trust to enhance curriculum delivery.
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Frequent reading sessions that foster a love for reading.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupils' understanding in some lessons.
- Some gaps in pupils' knowledge are not swiftly identified.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 278 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 131 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 26 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Carrington Primary and Nursery School
Jenner Street, Carrington, Jenner St, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 2BF |
0.32 miles |
|
Claremont Primary and Nursery School
Claremont Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1BH |
0.34 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy
Park Avenue, Mapperley Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 4JS |
0.42 miles |
|
Djanogly Sherwood Academy
Sherwood Rise, Sherwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 7AR |
0.43 miles |
|
Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School
Stanley Road, Off Berridge Road, Forest Fields, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 6GQ |
0.51 miles |
|
Take 1 Learning Centre
Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 6BE |
0.61 miles |
|
FUEL
Unit 7, Ellesmere Business Park, Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1DX |
0.68 miles |
|
Scotholme Primary and Nursery School
Fisher Street, Hyson Green, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 6FJ |
0.7 miles |
|
Huntingdon Academy
Alfred Street Central, St Ann's, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 4AY |
0.7 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Beaconsfield Street, Hyson Green, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 6FL |
0.72 miles |
|
Fig Tree Primary School
30 Bentinck Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 4AF |
0.72 miles |
|
Sycamore Academy
Abbotsford Drive, St Ann's, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 4QP |
0.73 miles |
|
Djanogly Northgate Academy
Suez Street, New Basford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 7GB |
0.78 miles |
|
Haydn Primary School
Haydn Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 2JU |
0.79 miles |
|
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy
Alfreton Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 4AA |
0.86 miles |
|
St Ann's Well Academy
Hungerhill Road, St Ann's, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 3PQ |
0.9 miles |
|
Berridge Primary and Nursery School
Brushfield Site, Berridge Road West, Hyson Green, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 5LE |
1 miles |
|
St Joseph's School
33 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5AW |
1.01 miles |
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Mellers Primary School
Norton Street, Radford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 3HJ |
1.07 miles |
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Seely Primary School
Perry Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 3AE |
1.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College
Forest House, Berkeley Avenue, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5TT |
0.2 miles |
|
Hollygirt School
Elm Avenue, Nottingham, NG3 4GF |
0.42 miles |
|
Djanogly City Academy
Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 6ND |
0.43 miles |
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Nottingham Girls' High School GDST
|
0.47 miles |
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Nottingham High School
Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED |
0.51 miles |
|
Nottingham Free School
The Courtaulds Building, 290 Haydn Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1EB |
0.74 miles |
|
Sutherland House School
Bath Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1DA |
1.1 miles |
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The Wells Academy
Ransom Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5LR |
1.15 miles |
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Rosehill School
St Matthias Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 2FE |
1.17 miles |
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Nottingham College
Adams Building, Stoney Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1NG |
1.23 miles |
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Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 5GY |
1.59 miles |
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Ellis Guilford School
Bar Lane, Basford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG6 0HT |
1.63 miles |
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Nottingham Girls' Academy
Robin's Wood Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3LD |
1.94 miles |
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Nottingham Academy
GREENWOOD ROAD, BAKERSFIELD, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG3 7EB |
2.09 miles |
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Woodlands Academy
Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3EZ |
2.14 miles |
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Carlton Academy
Coningswath Road, Carlton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 3SH |
2.18 miles |
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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1EA |
2.23 miles |
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Carlton Digby School
61 Digby Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 6DS |
2.25 miles |
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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
93 Abbey Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2PL |
2.26 miles |
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The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3EZ |
2.27 miles |