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The Bulwell Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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The Bulwell Academy
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- Nottingham NG6 8AQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Pupils do not all achieve as well as they should due to inconsistencies in the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: A minority of pupils cause disruptions and are disrespectful, impacting enjoyment of school for many.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers are subject specialists and explain concepts clearly.
Current Educational Practices: Staff have developed routines for checking pupils鈥� learning but it's inconsistent across lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff do not check pupils鈥� understanding well enough; gaps in knowledge persist.
Communication: Parents and pupils have been frustrated by many changes to staffing and leadership.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents have been frustrated by the many changes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leadership has faced frustration from parents and pupils due to significant changes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school has improved but faces challenges in consistently delivering quality education.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There are few opportunities for pupils to take responsibility or leadership roles.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities including sports and performing arts.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from good advice about their next stage in education and future careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The school temporarily closed the sixth form in September 2023.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most pupils with SEND are well supported to follow the same curriculum as their peers.
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The Bulwell Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 1070 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | - | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 17% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.38 | 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 | 38.4 | 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 | 28% | 26.29% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 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 | 7% | 20.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 8.65% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 12.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.14 | 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 | 80% | 85.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 78.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 34.54% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 21.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 9.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.08% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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 | -0.38 | 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 | 41 | 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 | 34% | 29.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 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 | 8% | 19.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8.55% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 11.19% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 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 | 161 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 83.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 36.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 21.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 9.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.83% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.26% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
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 | -0.94 | 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 | 31.8 | 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 | 13% | 24.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 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 | 0% | 18.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.93% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.41 | 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 | - | 80.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 107 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.39% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 16.56% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.56% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | - | 68.76% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 110 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.35% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.94% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 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% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bulwell Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
