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Bluecoat Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Bluecoat Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 450 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

450

Pupils

446

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Bluecoat Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bluecoat Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 450 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 446 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3BB
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
42% of pupils
DfE URN
145145

Other Primary Schools in Nottingham

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Bluecoat Primary Academy

Is Bluecoat Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Bluecoat Primary Academy currently has 450 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 446 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bluecoat Primary Academy?

Bluecoat Primary 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 Primary Academy cover?

Bluecoat Primary Academy is a primary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bluecoat Primary Academy?

Bluecoat Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.