Bluecoat Aspley Academy

26/08/2026

We look forward to welcoming our students back next week.
Student return to school is as follows:

Thursday 3rd September: School reopens for Years 7 and 11 only

Friday 4th September: School reopens for Years 7 - 12

Monday 7th September: School reopens for all students Years 7 - 13

20/08/2026

Results Day 2026!

20/08/2026

Students Celebrate GCSE Success at Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Students at Bluecoat Aspley are celebrating their GCSE results today, with achievements reflecting their hard work, resilience and determination throughout their studies.
These results reflect more than academic achievement. At Bluecoat Aspley Academy, our values of Faith, Hope, Family and Respect are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every young person is uniquely valued and capable of success, and today's achievements are a testament to the determination of our students, the dedication of our staff and the unwavering support of families. The outcomes being celebrated today demonstrate not only what our students have achieved academically, but also the character, resilience and ambition they have developed during their time at the Academy.

Principal Sarah Anderson said:
"Today is a day of celebration for our students and their families. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and the perseverance they have shown throughout their journey at Bluecoat Aspley Academy.
Our values of Faith, Hope, Family and Respect underpin everything we do. Faith gives us confidence in the potential of every young person, Hope inspires our students to pursue ambitious futures, Love encourages us to care for and support one another, and Family reminds us that we achieve most when we work together. These values have helped shape the achievements we celebrate today.
We are delighted to see our students progressing on to a wide range of exciting destinations, including Bluecoat Sixth form, colleges, apprenticeships and specialist training programmes. We know they will continue to make a positive contribution to their communities and wish them every success in the future."

Nessiea Wright achieved 1 grade 6, 2 grade 7s, 4 grade 8s, 1 grade 9 and 2 Merit 2s.
Studying at Bilborough – Criminology, Psychology, English Literature.
"I didn't think I'd get a 9 in English Literature. Thank you so much to my English teachers - To everyone who believed in me."

Ayana Sen-Handley achieved 10 grade 9s, 1 grade 8.
Studying at Bilborough – Psychology, Maths, History.

Sara Hussain achieved 2 grade 4s, 5 grade 5s, 2 grade 6s. Studying A Level Psychology, Sociology and Business Studies at Bluecoat Sixth Form.
"As long as you try your best you'll succeed - I thought I was going to fail but here I am. Teachers believed in me. Thank you.

Riduan Hossain achieved 3 grade 7s, 4 grade 8s, 3 grade 9s.
Studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths at BAA.
"I think people get too nervous about this when they should just go for it. Worrying wasn't going to get me extra marks. My religion has had a huge impact. Serenity of mind has got me through. That's why I've done as well as I have."

Ibrahim Sageer achieved 5 grade 8s, 4 grade 9s and 2 grade 7s.
Studying History, Sociology, Politics and Maths at Bluecoat Sixth Form
“The teaching was what go me to every one of my grades. Feeling proud."


The results reflect the school's continued focus on delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum that equips students with the knowledge, skills and character needed to succeed in education and beyond.
As students collect their results today, staff are on hand to provide guidance and support regarding post-16 choices, ensuring every young person is able to access the pathway that best meets their aspirations and talents.

19/08/2026

Students Celebrate Success in A Level, Applied and Technical Qualifications at Bluecoat Aspley
Students at Bluecoat Aspley are celebrating another year of success as they received their A Level, Applied General and Technical qualification results last week.

This year's cohort has achieved strong outcomes across a broad range of academic and vocational pathways, reflecting their hard work, resilience and commitment throughout their studies. We are particularly proud that our results continue to improve year on year and this year is no exception!

At Bluecoat Aspley Academy, these outcomes reflect the impact of the Archway Curriculum, which is designed to provide all students with both the knowledge and character needed to flourish beyond sixth form. Through a broad range of academic, applied and technical pathways, students are encouraged to pursue ambitious goals and develop the skills, resilience and confidence required for future success.
This year's students are progressing to a diverse range of destinations, including leading universities, degree and higher apprenticeships, specialist training programmes and sustained employment. The academy is particularly proud of the increasing number of students securing progression routes that align closely with their aspirations and talents, demonstrating the strength of its commitment to ensuring that every young person is prepared for their next step in education, employment or training.
"Our vision is not simply for students to achieve excellent qualifications, but to leave us ready to make a positive difference in the world. These outcomes and destinations reflect the ambition of our students, the dedication of our staff and families, and the strength of the Archway Curriculum in opening doors to future opportunities."

14/07/2026

01/07/2026

This week is BAA's Eco Week, as part of this our Eco Committee have been leading our Act of Worship on the impact of litter in Nottingham with our city council's Waste and Recycling Engagement Officer - James King.

We also completed a litter pick along Aspley Lane and removed three bags of litter. We are very proud to have such dedicated and motivated students who are determined to make our world a better place.

18/06/2026

As part of a recent Parent Forum discussion, some concerns were raised regarding children's mobile phone use. Whilst we recognise that mobile phones can offer many benefits, particularly in supporting safety and communication between children and families, we are also aware of concerns around their impact on children's wellbeing, relationships and learning.

We would like to better understand the experiences of our families so that we can provide appropriate support in school through education and guidance, while also helping parents navigate communication and expectations around mobile phone use at home.

We would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our short survey:

You are invited to take part in the consultation below to help us gather parent feedback on decisions being made in school. This form is completely anonymous. We are not making any judgments - our goal is simply to collect honest and helpful information. If you would like further support, there is a...

10/06/2026

Students across our eight Archway senior schools have been reading and reviewing our award shortlisted books since December last year and now the results are in. The winner of the Archway Trust Book of the Year is... Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods by Jennifer Killick. It was a close fought race this year but Jennifer came out on top - her second win after winning the first every ALT Book of the Year back in 2001. Thank you to all the students who took part this year and for those of you who have not read The Witch in the Woods yet - come and borrow a copy from the library and see why it was so popular!