Bluecoat Wollaton Academy vs Park Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.5 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
Park Vale Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
880 students
| Measure | Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Park Vale Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 329 | #213 of 329 |
| National rank | #1564 of 4,090 | #2761 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 879 | 880 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 880 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 117.2% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | 42.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.7% | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.9% | 57.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | 3.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatwollaton.co.uk/ | www.parkvaleacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bluecoat Wollaton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 33.7).
- •Park Vale Academy is the larger school with 880 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 Park Vale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bluecoat Wollaton Academy ranks higher (58.4 vs 33.7 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 Park Vale Academy?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy: 879. Park Vale Academy: 880. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bluecoat Wollaton Academy and Park Vale Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy is 125th of 329 and Park Vale Academy is 213th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).