The Bulwell Academy was inspected by Ofsted in May 2026 under their new report card framework.

Read the report

You can read the full report on the Ofsted website or download a PDF below.

Unlike previous inspections, schools are no longer given a single overall judgement such as "Good" or "Outstanding". Instead, inspectors evaluate a range of areas against a national benchmark known as the Expected Standard.

We are proud that inspectors found The Bulwell Academy meets this new, high Expected Standard in:

• Attendance and Behaviour
• Inclusion
• Personal Development and Wellbeing
• Leadership and Governance

Inspectors also confirmed that all safeguarding requirements are met.

What Ofsted said about The Bulwell Academy:

The report recognises the significant improvements made across the academy and highlights the positive experiences of pupils.

Inspectors found that:

"Pupils are proud of their school and feel valued by adults."

The report highlights the strong relationships between staff and pupils, the academy's commitment to pastoral care and inclusion, and the positive culture that leaders have established.

Inspectors recognised that pupils feel safe and supported, benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, and are developing the knowledge and skills needed for their future education and careers.

The report also notes the improvements made to attendance, behaviour and the overall learning environment, alongside the academy's strong ambition for every pupil to succeed.

Our continuing journey

The inspection recognised the progress made at The Bulwell Academy and the strong foundations now in place for further improvement.

We are proud of how far we have come and remain committed to ensuring every pupil achieves their very best. Our focus continues to be on strengthening teaching and learning, raising achievement and providing exceptional opportunities for all young people.

Understanding Ofsted's new report cards

Ofsted's new report card system provides more detailed information about a school's strengths and areas for development than the previous single-word judgements.

Parents and carers can find out more about how the new framework works on the Government website.

Share your views with Ofsted

Ofsted welcomes feedback from parents and carers through its Parent View service. Parent View can be completed at any time during the school year and allows parents to share their experiences of the school directly with inspectors.

Visit Parent View: parentview.ofsted.gov.uk