The Bulwell Academy Catchment Area
The Bulwell Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1047 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,047
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
The Bulwell Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Bulwell 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.
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.
Find Nottingham catchment area documents →The Bulwell Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Free school meals
- 51.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145952
Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham
If The Bulwell Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
Chilwell School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NG9 5AL
Djanogly City Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG7 6ND
Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG8 4HY
George Spencer Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG9 7EW
Redhill Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG5 8GX
The West Bridgford School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG2 7FA
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Bulwell Academy
Is The Bulwell Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Bulwell Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Bulwell Academy? ▾
Admission to The Bulwell 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 The Bulwell Academy cover? ▾
The Bulwell Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Bulwell Academy? ▾
The Bulwell Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.