Bluecoat Trent Academy vs Nottingham Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluecoat Trent Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,132 students
Nottingham Free School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
699 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Trent Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Nottingham Free School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #325 of 329 | #109 of 329 |
| National rank | #4019 of 4,090 | #1304 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,132 | 699 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,132 | 699 |
| Free school meals | 54.6% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 111.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.1 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoattrent.co.uk/ | www.nottinghamfreeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nottingham Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 6.9).
- •Bluecoat Trent Academy is the larger school with 1,132 students compared with 699.
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 Trent Academy better than Nottingham Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Nottingham Free School ranks higher (63.8 vs 6.9 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 Trent Academy and Nottingham Free School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Trent Academy: 1,132. Nottingham Free School: 699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Trent Academy and Nottingham Free School rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Trent Academy is 325th of 329 and Nottingham Free School is 109th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).