NG8 March/April 2022

BLUECOAT ACADEMY EXCELLENT
IN ALL AREAS
by Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
Bluecoat students shine
at world class Schools
ceremony
by Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
SIAMS Inspectors find Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
‘Excellent’ in all areas.
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy has received the news
that they have been found to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas
in their recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and
Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report.
Carried out every five years, SIAMS inspections look
at the impact of a school’s Christian ethos on both its
students and staff. In Bluecoat Wollaton Academy’s
latest inspection the report had high praise for the
academy saying, ‘Bluecoat Wollaton’s effect on all
its pupils is transformational.’ and that, ‘Staff are
passionate in never giving up on their pupils, going
well beyond the extra mile.’
The report also praised the inclusive and supportive
nature of the Academy saying, ‘Relationships at all
levels are firmly rooted in the Christian values of
faith, hope and love, which underpin the academy’s
vision. The diversity of the many different groups is
celebrated and, as a result, pupils know that everyone
is valuable and important.’
Principal, Stuart Anderson said he was pleased
with the outcome of the SIAMS inspection. “We are
delighted that the report recognises the commitment
of staff to support all children, regardless of
background or starting point, and the phenomenal
work students do in the leadership roles here. We are
also thrilled that it captures the strong relationships
where all the children are known as individuals and
loved”.
Students from Bluecoat Wollaton Academy who
were nominated by staff for their outstanding
contribution to school life have been recognised
at the World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM)
awards ceremony held at the Sheldonian Theatre
in Oxford.
The academy itself was also shortlisted for the
prestigious ‘School of the Year’ award and saw its
students nominated in a writing competition as
well as five further student categories including
community, charity, work place, commitment to
achievement and leaders.
On the day, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy student
ambassador Mark Baffoh-Botchway became winner
of the prestigious ‘Student of the Year’ accolade
for contributions to school life. Mark said, “It was
a reminder of where hard work can get you. When
I first started secondary school, I wasn’t really into
becoming a student ambassador, -but when I got a
letter of congratulations following an event, it pushed
me into wanting to achieve more, and that little push
that the school gave me enabled me to achieve this
award. I’m grateful for all the love and support I was
given to get this award.”
In a letter from the World Class School Quality Mark
awards, organisers said, “As with all World Class
Schools, the school has a reputation for academic
excellence having been judged to be ‘outstanding’ in all
categories in its last inspection (May 2018).”
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