Bluecoat Beechdale Academy vs The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 355 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
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,182 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #318 of 329 | #69 of 329 |
| National rank | #3940 of 4,090 | #881 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 887 | 1,182 |
| Pupils on roll | 887 | 1,182 |
| Free school meals | 68.2% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | 55.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.4% | 59.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 35.3% | 82.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.75 | 4.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.5 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatbeechdale.co.uk | www.trinity.nottingham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 10.6).
- •The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 887.
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 The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (73.0 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 The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy?
About 355 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy: 887. The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy: 1,182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Beechdale Academy and The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is 318th of 329 and The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy is 69th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).