The Bulwell Academy
URN: 135685 • Nottingham NG6 8HG
Overview
- Name
- The Bulwell Academy
- URN
- 135685
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vic Maher (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Squires Avenue, Nottingham NG6 8HG
Summary
The Bulwell Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Nottingham, with a current enrolment of 934 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school is sponsored and aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment for its pupils. Approximately 34.2% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to serving a diverse community.
The academy focuses on delivering a broad curriculum designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for their future. The ethos of The Bulwell Academy emphasizes academic achievement alongside personal development, fostering a culture of respect and resilience among students.
As part of its community engagement, The Bulwell Academy works closely with local families and organizations to enhance educational opportunities and support services. This collaborative approach aims to ensure that all students feel valued and are encouraged to reach their full potential.
The academy focuses on delivering a broad curriculum designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for their future. The ethos of The Bulwell Academy emphasizes academic achievement alongside personal development, fostering a culture of respect and resilience among students.
As part of its community engagement, The Bulwell Academy works closely with local families and organizations to enhance educational opportunities and support services. This collaborative approach aims to ensure that all students feel valued and are encouraged to reach their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- The West Bridgford School (77.7)
- Fernwood School (76.7)
- Rushcliffe Spencer Academy (71.2)
- The Trinity Catholic School (70.2)
- Nottingham Girls' Academy (69.0)
Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 934
- Boys
- 489
- Girls
- 445
- FSM %
- 34.20
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- 2018-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-06-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 934 | 489 | 445 | 1050 | 34.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 934 | 489 | 445 | 1050 | 34.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 934 | 489 | 445 | 1050 | 34.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 934 | 489 | 445 | 1050 | 34.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 934 | 489 | 445 | 1050 | 34.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 934 | 489 | 445 | 1050 | 34.20 |
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