Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Nottingham, NG8, in the Nottingham council area. It has 887 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (12 October 2022): School remains Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 12 October 2022.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (8 February 2017) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.67 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 34 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 21.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 173 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 887 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 68.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 19.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 32.21% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.02% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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