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Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

Academy sponsor led · Nottingham · NG8 3GP

Ages 11–16 · 887 pupils · Nottingham

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

32.4

Overall absence

12.2%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-11-29

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.67
−20+2
Attainment 832.4
English & maths grade 5+13%
English & maths grade 4+31%
EBacc entry15%

EBacc APS: 2.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)34.3%
Unauthorised8.4%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.2%
Enrolments in measure
957

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

171

Places offered

179

1st-preference offers

153

Total preferences (any rank)
384
Preferred offers (top 3)
179
Applications from outside LA
4
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

887 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
887
Boys / girls
500 / 387
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
887 / 900 (99%)
Free school meals
68.2%
FSM pupils
604
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Archway Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Rachael Frearson

Location

Address
Harvey Road, Bilborough
Postcode
NG8 3GP
Town
Nottingham
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottingham
District
Nottingham
Constituency
Nottingham South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Nottingham, Nottingham, 887 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 68.2%.

Open schools in Nottingham
309
Secondary schools in Nottingham
42
Academies among open schools in Nottingham
60% (185)
Open schools in NG8
28
Secondary in NG8
7
Open schools in Nottingham LA
120
Secondary in Nottingham LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • EM5+49%
    • Absence6.1%

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  • Bluecoat Aspley Academy

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    • Att848.2
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    • EM5+53%
    • Absence6.3%

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    • Att838.4
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  • Fernwood School

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    • Absence6.7%

    1.2 miles away

  • Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.8
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    • Absence5.5%

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  • Ellis Guilford School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att837.8
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence11.0%

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  • Djanogly City Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG7 6ND · Nottingham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att840.5
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence10.7%

    2.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rachael Frearson
Telephone
01159135211
Website
www.bluecoatbeechdale.co.uk

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