GCSE 2025/26
#1,682 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,123 of 2,536
Worse than 83% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 May 2018
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 137798.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 45.8, similar to England, better than Nottingham | 43.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 63.3%, similar to England, better than Nottingham | 59.7% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 48.3%, similar to England, better than Nottingham | 41.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 15.6%, similar to England, better than Nottingham | 11% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 57.2%, similar to England, similar to Nottingham | 54.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 180 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 27.26, worse than England, worse than Nottingham | 31.64 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 28.44, worse than England, worse than Nottingham | 32.72 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C | - | - |
| AAB or better | 7.4%, worse than England, worse than Nottingham | 15.4% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.25, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 237 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,344 |
| Girls | 631 |
| Boys | 713 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 42.3% |
| First language not English | 43.9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,400 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 4% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 500 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 131 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 31 |
| Average class size | 20.1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 17 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.1 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 79.2 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 34.23 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 84.57 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 79.7 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 67.7 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 10 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 53 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 127 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 34 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 34 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 2 |
| Offers made (Year 7)2026/27Places offered on national offer day. | 187 |
| Applications (Year 7)2026/27Includes every preference parents listed. | 843 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)2026/27Families who put this school as their first choice. | 275 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)2026/27First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 158 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7)2026/27 | 50 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 7.5%, better than England, better than Nottingham | 8.4% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 22.2%, similar to England, similar to Nottingham | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 2.4%, better than England, better than Nottingham | 3.8% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 10.7% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 6.2% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.1% |
| Permanent exclusions | 2 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 92.3% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 89.2% |
| School sixth form | 43.8% |
| Further education | 30.9% |
| Sixth form college | 13.4% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% |
| Employment | 0.5% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 87.2% |
| Higher education | 71.1% |
| Employment | 9.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 7.5% |
| Further education | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Nottingham Girls' Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Ambleside Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Berridge Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Ellis Guilford School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Bluecoat Beechdale Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2017. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. |
Bluecoat Aspley Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 9 May 2018.
Bluecoat Aspley Academy ranks 1,682 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools) and 2,123 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 83% of schools).
In 2025/26, 48.3% of pupils at Bluecoat Aspley Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 45.8 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bluecoat Aspley Academy was C-, and 7.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Reception entry in 2017/18, Bluecoat Aspley Academy made 53 offers from 127 applications (2.4 per offer), and 34 of 34 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 187 offers from 843 applications (4.5 per offer), and 158 of 275 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Bluecoat Aspley Academy has 1,344 pupils aged 11 to 19.
Bluecoat Aspley Academy had 1,400 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Bluecoat Aspley Academy has a sixth form with 500 places in 2024/25.
At Bluecoat Aspley Academy, the average class had 20.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Bluecoat Aspley Academy missed 7.5% of sessions (England 8%), and 22.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.