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The Bulwell Academy

Academy sponsor led · Nottingham · NG6 8AQ

Ages 11–18 · 1,051 pupils · Nottingham

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

34.1

Overall absence

13.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.72
−20+2
Attainment 834.1
English & maths grade 5+26%
English & maths grade 4+48%
EBacc entry7%

EBacc APS: 2.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence13.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)41.3%
Unauthorised9.4%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
8.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,132

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

1,051 pupils · 1,050 places

Pupils on roll
1,051
Boys / girls
507 / 544
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
1,051 / 1,050 (100%)
Free school meals
55.6%
FSM pupils
584
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Creative Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Matt Irons

Location

Address
Hucknall Lane
Postcode
NG6 8AQ
Town
Nottingham
Local authority
Nottingham
District
Nottingham
Constituency
Nottingham North and Kimberley
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 11–18, in Nottingham, Nottingham, 1,051 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy. Free school meals: 55.6%.

Open schools in Nottingham
309
Secondary schools in Nottingham
42
Academies among open schools in Nottingham
60% (185)
Open schools in NG6
16
Secondary in NG6
2
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.

Compare with theseAll in NottinghamNear NG6

  • Park Vale Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG5 9AZ · Nottingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.0
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+35%
    • Absence11.9%

    0.9 miles away

  • The Oakwood Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG5 9PJ · Nottingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.2
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence11.8%

    1.6 miles away

  • Ellis Guilford School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG6 0HT · Nottingham

    Ages 11–16

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

    1.9 miles away

  • The Holgate Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG15 6HB · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.1
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence12.7%

    2.2 miles away

  • The Kimberley School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG16 2NJ · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.3
    • P80.1
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence8.1%

    2.4 miles away

  • Nottingham Free School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG5 1EB · Nottingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.7
    • P80.3
    • EM5+59%
    • Absence6.6%

    2.4 miles away

  • Bluecoat Aspley Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG8 5GY · Nottingham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att848.2
    • P80.0
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence6.3%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matt Irons
Telephone
01159647640
Website
www.bulwellacademy.org.uk

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