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Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Catchment Area

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

Bluecoat Wollaton Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 826 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

826

Pupils

750

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bluecoat Wollaton 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: 826 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 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 Wollaton Academy — School Information

Full address
Sutton Passeys Crescent, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, NG8 1EA
Local authority
Nottingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
38% of pupils
DfE URN
145146

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bluecoat Wollaton Academy

Is Bluecoat Wollaton Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Bluecoat Wollaton Academy currently has 826 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bluecoat Wollaton Academy?

Bluecoat Wollaton 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 Wollaton Academy cover?

Bluecoat Wollaton 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 Wollaton Academy?

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