In 2012, according to research performed by the University of Nottingham only one in eight children in Bulwell, Aspley, Bilborough, Broxtowe Estate, Basford and Bestwood go on to university, just 13% compared to a national average of 34% [REF].
Within the wider political ward, which contains the housing estates of both Broxtowe and Bells Lane, there is only one other school, which is Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School [REF].