The Bulwell Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Nottingham, NG6 8AQ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 10% in England
15 of 16 in Nottingham
Pupils
1,051
First preferences per place
0.81
2026/27
Absence
11.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.4 | 34.1 | 36.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 26% | 29% | |
| Average English grade | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 26% | 20% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 | -0.72 | — |
47% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Park Vale Academy · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- The Oakwood Academy · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
- Ellis Guilford School · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 10% in England
- The Holgate Academy · 2.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 6% in England
- Nottingham Free School · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
- Redhill Academy · 2.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 35% in England
Best secondary schools in Nottingham · Best secondary schools in Nottinghamshire
The neighbourhood
The Bulwell Academy is in Bulwell North (typical home £150,000, crime very high).
What is The Bulwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bulwell Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Bulwell Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Bulwell Academy is in the bottom 10% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.