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Bluecoat Aspley Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bluecoat Aspley Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1351 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,351

Pupils

1,400

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Bluecoat Aspley Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bluecoat Aspley Academy is managed by Nottingham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Nottingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bluecoat Aspley Academy — School Information

Full address
Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 5GY
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
41.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137798

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If Bluecoat Aspley Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bluecoat Aspley Academy

Is Bluecoat Aspley Academy oversubscribed?

Bluecoat Aspley Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1400 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bluecoat Aspley Academy?

Bluecoat Aspley Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Nottingham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bluecoat Aspley Academy cover?

Bluecoat Aspley Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bluecoat Aspley Academy?

Bluecoat Aspley Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.