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Earlier this term, 30 of our year 8 students had a day at the Nottingham Contemporary where they worked with artists to create some work. That work will be on display over Easter and the opening night is Wednesday 30th March, with the exhibition running until Monday 18th April. For more information, visit the exhibition … Continue reading Nottingham Contemporary: Our City Has Memory

We are delighted to announce that our debate team once again triumphed in the ESU Schools' Mace competition tonight, defeating competition from Sixth Form teams and other prestigious schools. Of the six teams competing, only one team went through - huge congratulations to Rosie, Maisie and Bethany! Off to London to compete nationally next!

BBC News have today published an article on Bluecoat Wollaton student Lowri Moore. The piece is shared below. Lowri said it was "crazy" a Disney director had heard about her story The director of Disney's latest hit Encanto said he was "so impressed" by a schoolgirl who appealed for more glasses-wearing female characters. Lowri, from … Continue reading BBC NEWS: Encanto director’s awe for glasses hero schoolgirl Lowri

Year 9 students at Bluecoat Wollaton have graduated from The Scholars Programme, run by education charity The Brilliant Club. The hard-working students produced challenging university-style essays exploring Going Global: the challenges and consequences of brain drain. Bluecoat Wollaton is celebrating the success of 12 students as they graduate from The Scholars Programme, a national university … Continue reading Bluecoat Wollaton celebrates students as they graduate from unique university access programme

Students from Bluecoat Wollaton Academy who were nominated by staff for their outstanding contribution to school life have been recognised at the World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM) awards ceremony held at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford. The academy itself was also shortlisted for the prestigious ‘School of the Year’ award and saw its students … Continue reading Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Students shine at WCSQM Awards Ceremony

NottinghamshireLive have today published an article on Bluecoat Wollaton's recent success in our SIAMS Inspection. The piece is shared below. Academy rated 'excellent' in all areas with effect on pupils 'transformational', says report It was inspected in December last year An academy in Wollaton is found to be 'excellent' in every area inspected, with the … Continue reading Academy rated ‘excellent’ in all areas with effect on pupils ‘transformational’, says report

We're excited to announce that our amazing debate team triumphed in their Round 2 Heats and are through to the ESU Regional Finals next month! We are so proud of their hard work and determination. After the debate, Mrs Roper shared her thoughts: I am immeasurably proud of the BWA debating team tonight. A student … Continue reading Debate Team through to the ESU Schools’ Mace Regional Finals

Following the Arts competition before Christmas to find the best original artwork from across Bluecoat Wollaton, the top 12 were selected to be part of the Bluecoat Wollaton 2022 Art Calendar, as part of an Arts Award project led by Charlotte in Year 9 which will raise money for our school charity. If you would … Continue reading 2022 Art Calendar

An Art competition ran before Christmas to find the best original artwork from across Bluecoat Wollaton. Numerous students submitted a variety of fantastic pieces and the top 12 were selected to be part of the Bluecoat Wollaton 2022 Art Calendar, as part of an Arts Award project led by Charlotte in Year 9 which will … Continue reading Art Calendar Competition Winners

I am now pleased to be able to share the final publication of our SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) Church Inspection that took place on Wednesday 1st December and Thursday 2nd December. The Inspector had a very positive experience over the two days and was exceptionally positive about all that he saw. … Continue reading SIAMS Inspection Outcome

Click on the image to enlarge it. The Arts Ambassadors are pleased to announce the winner of the Black History Month poster competition: Erik (Year 10) There were lots of fantastic entries which you can see in the collection of contributions by clicking here.

Dear Parents / Carers, Re: SIAMS Church Inspection As I write today, at the start of Advent, I am conscious of the sense of waiting and preparation that may already have begun in your own house and the transformation of our school messages in the countdown to the Christmas break and festivities that will follow. … Continue reading SIAMS Church Inspection – December 2021