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The Bulwell Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 19/03/2024Ages 11–181,047 pupils
The Bulwell Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Nottingham. The school has around 1,047 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 19/03/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 34.3 and 27% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Nottingham can view The Bulwell Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 19/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 836.1
England avg 45.1 · was 34.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths29%
England avg 45% · was 26% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths47%
England avg 65% · was 48% in 2023/24
EBacc entry12%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.01
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake55.6%
Free school meals55.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language13.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing86.1%
Attendance86.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence41.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Nottingham
All schools in Nottingham →Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.1 miSpringfield AcademyGood · 0.4 miCantrell Primary and Nursery SchoolInadequate · 0.5 miRufford Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.5 miCrabtree Farm Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miStanstead Flying High AcademyGood · 0.6 mi
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