Primary School - Nottingham - United Kingdom Bluecoat Academy Primary offers an education from age 4 – 11.
The Academy is both distinctively Christian and inclusive.
18/06/2026
Year 1 had a fantastic day at Southwell Minster! Our children loved exploring the beautiful building, taking part in a special wedding role-play, learning all about a christening, and discovering the Easter story. It was a rich and engaging day full of meaningful learning and memorable experiences for everyone.
18/06/2026
🌳🎭☀️ OPEN AIR THEATRE - THE SWORD IN THE STONE ☀️🎭🌳
Our amazing season of family theatre continues with 'The Sword in the Stone'!
📅 Thursday 30th July 2026
⏰ Gates open 5pm | Performance begins 6pm
⚔️ Young Wart dreams of becoming a squire, while his childhood friend Morgan sets her sights on fame and fortune. Along the way, they meet a host of colourful characters who guide them through adventures and teach them lasting lessons about friendship, courage, and finding their way in the world.
Discover more and book your tickets:
https://www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk/open-air-theatre-the-sword-in-the-stone/
Cambridge Touring Productions
✨ After School Church at BPA ✨
What does After School Church mean to our children, families and community?
In this special video, members of our school community share why they love being part of After School Church – from having fun with friends and learning more about faith, to asking big questions, building relationships and exploring the teachings of Jesus together.
At Bluecoat Primary Academy, we are passionate about creating opportunities for children and families to connect, belong and grow. After School Church is a wonderful example of this, providing a welcoming space where everyone is invited to learn, reflect and celebrate together.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the video and to those who continue to support this fantastic part of school life.
We hope you enjoy hearing their voices and seeing the impact that After School Church has on our community. 💙
14/06/2026
🌟 We Did It! BPA Achieves School Games GOLD Award! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to share that Bluecoat Primary Academy has been awarded the School Games Gold Award for 2025/26, for the first time in our history! 🥇
This award recognises our commitment to high-quality PE, sport, and active lifestyles for all pupils. From developing fundamental skills to providing inclusive opportunities and leadership roles, our PE curriculum ensures every child can succeed, stay active, and build confidence for life.
A huge well done to our PE Lead, Mr Edwards, for his dedication, passion and leadership in driving this vision forward and inspiring our pupils every day. 👏
We are especially proud of:
Our inclusive approach, ensuring every child can access sport
A focus on 60 active minutes every day
Strong pupil leadership and opportunities beyond the classroom
Building character, resilience and teamwork through sport
This achievement reflects our wider vision of STRIVING for life in all its fullness, helping every child grow, flourish and succeed.
💙 We are BPA proud!
14/06/2026
Year 5 have really engaged in their Science learning today. They used magnets to test the properties of different materials and discussed how magnetism can be used in everyday life.
14/06/2026
Ospreys had a great time at Outdoor Learning this afternoon. They really got into the spirit of things by building makeshift dens with limited resources; building bird's nest from natural materials and even caring for ladybird that was struggling to fly!
14/06/2026
✨ Proud to Be an RSC Associate School ✨
We are incredibly proud of the amazing opportunities our children at Bluecoat Primary Academy experience through our partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham.
From exploring Shakespeare in creative and engaging ways, to performing on professional stages, our pupils are developing confidence, collaboration, and a powerful sense of voice through the arts. 🎭
🌟 A huge thank you to Mrs Hay, Miss Kier and Mrs Kyne 🌟
Your dedication and passion for the arts are truly inspiring. You continue to fly the flag for creativity across our school and provide outstanding opportunities for our children every day. We are so fortunate to have such talented and committed leaders driving this work forward.
👏 Your impact is simply outstanding.
🎨📚
30/05/2026
➕➗ Supporting Your Child with the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) ➗➕✖️
Do you have a child in Year 4?
During the week commencing 8th June 2026, Year 4 pupils across the country will take part in the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC).
The MTC is a short online check designed to assess how quickly and accurately children can recall their multiplication facts up to 12 × 12. Strong times tables knowledge is essential for success in many areas of mathematics and helps children develop confidence and fluency in their learning.
Take a look at our guide to find out more about the check and discover simple ways you can support your child at home. Together, we can help every child STRIVE in mathematics. ⭐🔢
30/05/2026
📚✨ Supporting Your Child with the Phonics Screening Check ✨📚
Do you have a child in Year 1, or a Year 2 child who is retaking the check?
The Phonics Screening Check will take place during the week commencing 8th June 2026.
Reading is one of the most important skills children learn, and strong phonics knowledge helps build confident, successful readers. Our helpful guide explains what the check involves, how results are used, and simple ways you can support your child at home through reading, games and everyday conversations.
Together, we can help every child develop a lifelong love of reading. 💙📖