Bluecoat Beechdale Academy vs Queen Elizabeth's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 21 km 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
Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
886 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Queen Elizabeth's Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 329 | #306 of 329 |
| National rank | #3940 of 4,090 | #3821 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 887 | 886 |
| Pupils on roll | 887 | 886 |
| Free school meals | 68.2% | 40.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 77% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | 32.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.4% | 17.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| EBacc average points | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatbeechdale.co.uk | www.queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.5 vs 10.6).
- •Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is the larger school with 887 students compared with 886.
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 Queen Elizabeth's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Academy ranks higher (14.5 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 Queen Elizabeth's Academy?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy: 887. Queen Elizabeth's Academy: 886. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Beechdale Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is 318th of 329 and Queen Elizabeth's Academy is 306th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).