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The Bulwell Academy Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 100% 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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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.

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.