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Bluecoat Beechdale Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
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- Nottingham NG8 3GP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress is now improving rapidly, higher achievement in written work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well but a minority still disrupts some lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge with high-quality support and training.
Current Educational Practices: Effective support from Bluecoat Academy improved teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations promote good learning; however, some tasks are either too easy or too hard.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through forums and access helpful information on the school鈥檚 website.
Communication: Communications with parents are very effective, especially for those judged at risk.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy with the quality of teaching and care.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: High staff presence and a clear behavior policy manage conflicts effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure high-quality teaching and effective use of funding for pupil support.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Robust actions against bullying with significant decrease over time.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff cater well for physical and emotional well-being, effective external partnerships.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of opportunities valued by pupils and parents.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school's curriculum allows pupils to balance academics with extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice helps pupils understand the importance of working hard.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective additional support for pupils with special educational needs, but some tasks are too difficult.
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About Us
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 901 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 18% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A person is welcomed into the Bluecoat family when they enrol at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy.
As the inaugural Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, we are honoured to have received their sponsorship in April 2014.
We are overjoyed that during our most recent inspection, Ofsted noted the numerous fantastic possibilities we offer to our students.
Particularly, Ofsted noted the enormous advancements made at the institution since the previous inspection of our predecessor school in 2013.
For the whole report on our Ofsted inspection, please click the link above.
The Ofsted inspection team also noted that "Leaders and Governors are passionate about ensuring that all students receive the best possible standard of education," and in keeping with that, we as an academy are committed to continuing to strive for even more improvement as we confidently move into the future.
By setting the highest standards, we hope to raise the bar.
The right to feel safe, the right to feel happy, and the right to learn are the three fundamental rights that students have at school, in my opinion.
We hold students at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy to exceptionally high standards in terms of behaviour, attendance, and attitude toward learning; we make no apologies for this.
At Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, we take great pride in the assistance we provide and work hard to ensure equity for all of our pupils, regardless of their circumstances.
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As the inaugural Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, we are honoured to have received their sponsorship in April 2014.
We are overjoyed that during our most recent inspection, Ofsted noted the numerous fantastic possibilities we offer to our students.
Particularly, Ofsted noted the enormous advancements made at the institution since the previous inspection of our predecessor school in 2013.
For the whole report on our Ofsted inspection, please click the link above.
The Ofsted inspection team also noted that "Leaders and Governors are passionate about ensuring that all students receive the best possible standard of education," and in keeping with that, we as an academy are committed to continuing to strive for even more improvement as we confidently move into the future.
By setting the highest standards, we hope to raise the bar.
The right to feel safe, the right to feel happy, and the right to learn are the three fundamental rights that students have at school, in my opinion.
We hold students at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy to exceptionally high standards in terms of behaviour, attendance, and attitude toward learning; we make no apologies for this.
At Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, we take great pride in the assistance we provide and work hard to ensure equity for all of our pupils, regardless of their circumstances.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
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| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | - | 14 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 18% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 5.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 26.29% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 40.16% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 20.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8.65% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 12.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.83 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 85.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 78.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 34.54% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 21.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 9.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.08% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 29.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 42.29% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 19.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 8.55% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 11.19% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.14 | 2.72 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 86.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 83.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 36.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 21.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 9.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.83% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.26% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% 9 | 24.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 17 | 36.97% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 18.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 7.93% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 1 | 11.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.93 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 75% | 80.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 107 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 67% | 75.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 34.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 20.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.39% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 10 | 24.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 17 | 36.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 16.56% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 2 | 7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 1 | 9.56% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.26 | 2.38 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 68.76% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 110 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 63.35% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 21.94% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 4.53% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.53% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 24.71% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 36.81% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 20.81% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 7.76% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 9.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 76% | 77.08% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 133 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 60.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 25.15% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 25.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 5.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
