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The Bulwell Academy

The Bulwell Academy, Nottingham
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The Bulwell Academy

Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Nottingham.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,047
Ages
11-18
FSM
51.1%
Attainment 8
36.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.0%
Basics 9-5
28.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
12.2%
EBacc APS
3.01
EBacc 9-5
5.3%
EBacc 9-4
5.9%
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About The Bulwell Academy

The Bulwell Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.0. The school has around 1,047 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ | More schools in Nottingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Oct 2022 — Inadequate
  4. Jun 2015 — Good (predecessor: The Bulwell Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Bulwell Academy

What is The Bulwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bulwell Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Bulwell Academy's latest exam results?
The Bulwell Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Bulwell Academy located?
The Bulwell Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham (NG6 8AQ).
How many pupils attend The Bulwell Academy?
The Bulwell Academy has around 1,047 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Bulwell Academy with other schools?
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