Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nottingham, East Midlands NG8 3GP · Nottingham
#318 of 329 secondary schools in East Midlands
#3940 of 4,090 nationally
About Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a academy secondary located in Nottingham, in the Nottingham local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 11–16. In 2025 it enrolled 887 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 10.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 318th of 329 ranked secondary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (16th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 887; capacity filled 98.6%; grade 4+ english & maths 35.3%; ebacc average points 2.75.
There are 282 schools in Nottingham; Bluecoat Beechdale Academy ranks 264th of 271 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)34.0
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)21.4%
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)68.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bluecoat Beechdale Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 887
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 68.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 34.0
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 21.4%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 35.3%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 2.75
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Glenbrook Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
369 students · 267 m away
Bluecoat Primary Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students · 299 m away
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,182 students · 355 m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students · 539 m away
Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
344 students · 588 m away
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
931 students · 752 m away
Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
401 students · 760 m away
Ambleside Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
629 students · 1.2 km away
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,344 students · 1.3 km away
Melbury Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
886 students
Hastings High School
Hinckley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
890 students
Thomas Estley Community College
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
883 students
Lancaster Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
883 students
Louth Academy
Louth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
891 students
Park Vale Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
880 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bluecoat Beechdale Academy a good school?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy has a Success Index (England) of 10.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #318 of 329 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bluecoat Beechdale Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy ranks #318 of 329 secondary schools in East Midlands and #3940 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bluecoat Beechdale Academy?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy had 887 students in 2025.
Is Bluecoat Beechdale Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–16. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Bluecoat Beechdale Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bluecoat Beechdale Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.