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Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy
Nottingham·East Midlands·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
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Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy is a primary academy in Nottingham, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy has 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 226 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 46.0%, 41% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.8%.
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At Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
61% met the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths.
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.8%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy is 46.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy has 226 pupils on roll.
41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1734/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
475/mo
27% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 17 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.4
Bus Stops
22
Within 500m
Nearest Station
The Forest Tram Stop
0.4km away · 5 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Nottingham area
2.2
Poor
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.