Bluecoat Wollaton Academy vs Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
879 students
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
928 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 329 | #101 of 329 |
| National rank | #1564 of 4,090 | #1240 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 879 | 928 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 928 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 117.2% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | 51.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.7% | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.9% | 75.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.1 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatwollaton.co.uk/ | www.nuast.org |
The verdict
- •Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 58.4).
- •Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is the larger school with 928 students compared with 879.
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 Wollaton Academy better than Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (England), Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology ranks higher (65.1 vs 58.4 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 Wollaton Academy and Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy: 879. Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology: 928. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Wollaton Academy and Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy is 125th of 329 and Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology is 101st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).