Compare Bluecoat Trent Academy and Farnborough Spencer Academy and The Bulwell Academy

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Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Bluecoat Trent Academy (Secondary) in Nottingham; Farnborough Spencer Academy (Secondary) in Nottingham; The Bulwell Academy (Secondary) in Nottingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bluecoat Trent Academy, Farnborough Spencer Academy and The Bulwell Academy. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy sponsor led type located around Nottingham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Bluecoat Trent Academy), published Mar 2024. The lowest is 3 (The Bulwell Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Bulwell Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 2,950, typical FSM 45–50%, range 40–45%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST, THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST and Creative Education Trust.

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Attribute	Bluecoat Trent Academy NG5 1AJ	Farnborough Spencer Academy NG11 8JW	The Bulwell Academy NG6 8AQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Nottingham NG5 1AJ	Nottingham NG11 8JW	Nottingham NG6 8AQ
Latest Ofsted	2 10 Mar 2024	2 16 Oct 2022	3 7 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	1050	1050
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST	THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST	Creative Education Trust
Website	www.bluecoattrent.co.uk	farnboroughspencer.org.uk	www.bulwellacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01159007245	01159744444	01159647640
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bluecoat Trent Academy

NG5 1AJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Nottingham
NG5 1AJ
Ofsted: 2 10 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.bluecoattrent.co.uk
Telephone: 01159007245

Farnborough Spencer Academy

NG11 8JW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Nottingham
NG11 8JW
Ofsted: 2 16 Oct 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: farnboroughspencer.org.uk
Telephone: 01159744444

The Bulwell Academy

NG6 8AQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Nottingham
NG6 8AQ
Ofsted: 3 7 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Creative Education Trust
Website: www.bulwellacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01159647640

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.