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The Bulwell Academy

Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ
Part of: CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Bulwell Academy
Nottingham, NG6 8AQ
1,047 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
51.10% FSM %
520 Boys
527 Girls
About The Bulwell Academy

The Bulwell Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Nottingham, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,047 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Matt Irons.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Nottingham or the school directly.

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 North and Kimberley
Ward Bulwell
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-05-2018
UKPRN 10067580
URN 145952
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Chris Keen Chair of Local Governing Body 05/02/2024 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Orridge Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 09/07/2025 08/07/2027 N/A
Ms Celina Adams Local Governor 05/02/2024 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kat Carrick Local Governor 05/02/2024 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Harding Local Governor 05/02/2024 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Councillor Maria Joannou Local Governor 27/11/2024 27/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nick Rose Local Governor 05/02/2024 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Anna Sant Local Governor 05/02/2024 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Robert (Bob) Stephens Local Governor 05/02/2024 05/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
0.16 km • Nottingham
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0.59 km • Nottingham
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Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
0.76 km • Nottingham
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Rufford Primary and Nursery School
0.77 km • Bulwell
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Stanstead Flying High Academy
0.93 km • Nottingham
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Crabtree Farm Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bulwell Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Nottingham, Nottingham.
The Bulwell Academy has 1,047 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
The Bulwell Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Headteacher at The Bulwell Academy is Mr Matt Irons.
The Bulwell Academy is at Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ, in the Nottingham local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Bulwell Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Bulwell Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matt Irons
Hucknall Lane, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ
01159647640
www.bulwellacademy.org.uk
Location
NG6 8AQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145952
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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