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The Bulwell Academy
Nottingham·East Midlands·Academy
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The Bulwell Academy is a secondary 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, The Bulwell Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.72 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 34.1, 48% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of z.
The school has 1,047 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 29.5%, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 13.9%.
After leaving The Bulwell Academy, student destinations include 34% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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The Bulwell Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.72, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 34.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
48% of students at The Bulwell Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Bulwell Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of z. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Bulwell Academy has an overall absence rate of 13.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Bulwell Academy is 29.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Bulwell Academy has 1,047 pupils on roll.
29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The Bulwell Academy, 34% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
The Bulwell Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Bulwell Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
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 The Bulwell 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
319/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
130/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.9
Bus Stops
27
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bulwell Forest Tram Stop
0.3km 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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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
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.