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Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Catchment Area

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

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 891 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

891

Pupils

900

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 Beechdale Academy — School Information

Full address
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3GP
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
67% of pupils
DfE URN
140369

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

Is Bluecoat Beechdale Academy oversubscribed?

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bluecoat Beechdale Academy?

Admission to Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is managed by Nottingham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bluecoat Beechdale Academy cover?

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bluecoat Beechdale Academy?

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.