Bluecoat Beechdale Academy vs Nottingham Girls' Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 752 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
887 students
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
931 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Nottingham Girls' Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 329 | #176 of 329 |
| National rank | #3940 of 4,090 | #2216 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 887 | 931 |
| Pupils on roll | 887 | 931 |
| Free school meals | 68.2% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.4% | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 35.3% | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | 2.75 | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.9 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatbeechdale.co.uk | www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Nottingham Girls' Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.2 vs 10.6).
- •Nottingham Girls' Academy is the larger school with 931 students compared with 887.
- •Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is co-educational and Nottingham Girls' Academy is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bluecoat Beechdale Academy better than Nottingham Girls' Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Nottingham Girls' Academy ranks higher (45.2 vs 10.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bluecoat Beechdale Academy and Nottingham Girls' Academy?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy: 887. Nottingham Girls' Academy: 931. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Beechdale Academy and Nottingham Girls' Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is 318th of 329 and Nottingham Girls' Academy is 176th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).