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Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3GP

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

33.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.4%
Basics 9-5
21.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

33.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2333.746.4
2023/2432.446.4
2024/2533.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.650.00
2023/24-0.670.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
15.6%
EBacc APS
2.74
EBacc 9-5
4.6%
EBacc 9-4
6.4%
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Woodlands Academy
0.43 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Nottingham Girls' Academy
0.75 km away · Academy sponsor led
Outstanding
Westbury Academy
0.84 km away · Academy special converter
Good

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About Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.9. The school has around 891 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Harvey Road, Nottingham, NG8 3GP | More schools in Nottingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

What is Bluecoat Beechdale Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Bluecoat Beechdale Academy's latest exam results?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Bluecoat Beechdale Academy located?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham (NG8 3GP).
How many pupils attend Bluecoat Beechdale Academy?
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy has around 891 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bluecoat Beechdale Academy with other schools?
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