Open Other Secondary Mixed

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

Harvey Road, Nottingham, NG8 3GP
Part of: ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Nottingham, NG8 3GP
891 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
67.00% FSM %
497 Boys
394 Girls
About Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Nottingham, Nottingham, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 891 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Rachael Frearson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Nottingham
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Nottingham
Parliamentary Constituency Nottingham South
Ward Bilborough
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2014
UKPRN 10044159
URN 140369
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Janet Doar Chair of Local Governing Body 04/01/2021 03/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Davidson Local Governor 10/02/2025 10/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachael Frearson Local Governor 01/06/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mark Houlgate Local Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Carole Hutchinson Local Governor 18/10/2017 17/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Natalie Keightley Local Governor 02/05/2023 31/08/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Tanith Ludlam Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Nottingham, Nottingham.
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy has 891 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is: Non-selective.
The Head of School at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is Mrs Rachael Frearson.
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is at Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3GP, in the Nottingham local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mrs Rachael Frearson
Harvey Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3GP
01159135211
www.bluecoatbeechdale.co.uk
Location
NG8 3GP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140369
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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