Bluecoat Trent Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bluecoat Trent Academy
Address: Pelham Avenue
Town/City: Nottingham
Postcode: NG5 1AJ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0115 900 7245
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Archway Learning Trust
Sponsor: Archway Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Claire McManus
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1132 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 54.6%

Location and administration

URN: 148548
DfE Number: 892/4016
UKPRN: 10088738
UPRN: 200001412493
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Nottingham (E06000018)
Constituency: Nottingham East (E14001410)
Electoral Ward: Berridge (E05012272)

Easting & Northing: 456870E, 341676N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 58' 12.25" N 1° 9' 16.22" W
Plus Code: 9C4WXRCW+25

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Catherine Beswick - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Ms Caron Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Sarah Fox - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2025.
  • Kathryn Gardiner - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2029.
  • Louise Henley - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Claire McManus - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Joanne Miles - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Julie Nightingale - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 May 2029.
  • Christopher Charles Pritchard - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 May 2029.
  • Lou Rudkin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2029.
  • Frances Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2025.