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The Blue Coat School
- 3.7 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Liverpool L15 9EE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils and students achieve well across the curriculum with high rates of attendance
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, conducting themselves maturely and confidently
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge ensuring effective curriculum delivery
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers are clear about curriculum content and delivery
Strengths and Challenges: Most subject leaders support staff effectively; some staff need more training for personal development curriculum
Communication: Leaders ensure that parents and carers are informed about safeguarding concerns and school events
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions are considered during inspections; feedback is taken seriously
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion or find out other parents' views
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly to deal with any incidents of bullying
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made positive changes and reflectively aligned priorities for improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders act quickly to address bullying; staff receive appropriate safeguarding training
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe through relationships and sex education curriculum
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of sports, trips, and activities including The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders provide opportunities beyond academics, promoting balance
Career Counselling Services: Well-designed program of careers guidance; sixth-form tutors help prepare for university
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in sixth form secure places on competitive degree courses
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders strengthened systems to identify and support needs of pupils with SEND
Subjects Offered: Highly ambitious curriculum with English Baccalaureate suite of subjects
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The Blue Coat School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 1252 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 99% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
19.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Blue Coat is a prestigious state school that has helped shape Liverpool's boys and girls' lives for more than 300 years.
We take pride in offering free education to all of our students, ensuring that they reach their full academic potential and acquire the knowledge, skills, and morals necessary for success in life.
The Blue Coat School, which was initially established as a haven for the city's destitute, has grown into a school that reaches the highest academic standards for which it is famous throughout the city, the North West, and nationwide.
As the sole grammar school in Liverpool today, we are very diverse.
Visit our website to discover more about Blue Coat's way of life.
180 new students are accepted through our applications procedure into Year 7.
The majority of our Year 11 pupils love studying in the Sixth Form at Blue Coat after completing their GCSEs, where they are joined by fresh Sixth Form applicants from various nearby schools.
The school is a very popular choice where Year 7 and Year 12 hopefuls thrive due to its history, reputation, and offerings.
Beyond providing a top-notch academic education, we also give our students the tools they need to succeed and be happy.
When Ofsted rated Blue Coat as exceptional in all areas in 2012, they recognised our pride in both the services we provide and the impact they have on our pupils.
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Blue Coat is a prestigious state school that has helped shape Liverpool's boys and girls' lives for more than 300 years.
We take pride in offering free education to all of our students, ensuring that they reach their full academic potential and acquire the knowledge, skills, and morals necessary for success in life.
The Blue Coat School, which was initially established as a haven for the city's destitute, has grown into a school that reaches the highest academic standards for which it is famous throughout the city, the North West, and nationwide.
As the sole grammar school in Liverpool today, we are very diverse.
Visit our website to discover more about Blue Coat's way of life.
180 new students are accepted through our applications procedure into Year 7.
The majority of our Year 11 pupils love studying in the Sixth Form at Blue Coat after completing their GCSEs, where they are joined by fresh Sixth Form applicants from various nearby schools.
The school is a very popular choice where Year 7 and Year 12 hopefuls thrive due to its history, reputation, and offerings.
Beyond providing a top-notch academic education, we also give our students the tools they need to succeed and be happy.
When Ofsted rated Blue Coat as exceptional in all areas in 2012, they recognised our pride in both the services we provide and the impact they have on our pupils.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 99% | 98% | 27% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 54.70% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.97 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 79.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 26.53% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 38.51% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 22.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 88% | 9.51% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 93% | 13.89% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.76 | 2.43 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 85.47% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 115 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 80.56% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 22.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 39.76% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 3.41% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.75 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 79.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 29.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 40.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 96% | 21.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 91% | 12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 94% | 16.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.83 | 2.55 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 110 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.61% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 21.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 4.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 78.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 28.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 41.55% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 99% | 23.15% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 92% 7 | 12.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 97% 3 | 16.68% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.69 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 85.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.97% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 20.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 41.12% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.47% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.18% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 78.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 30.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 44.82% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 97% | 25.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 85% 5 | 12.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 94% 2 | 17.74% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.69 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 77.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 102 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.15% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 17.48% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 41.7% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.03% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.45% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 30.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 44.87% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 93% | 25.97% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 90% | 16.71% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 92% | 18.76% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 78.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 105 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 48.21% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 100% | 41.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.82% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.52% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.15% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 47.39 | 25.92 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.34 | 26.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 54.70% | 10.86% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 146 | 129 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 65.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.17% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 16.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.83% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 49.4 | 30.54 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 49.14 | 29.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 59.8% | 14.23% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 163 | 158 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 67.83% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 11.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 11.58% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.82 2 | 26.75 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.91 1 | 27.62 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 55.3% | 7.92% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 166 | 157 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 64.05% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 6.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 15.59% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.05 1 | 26.37 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.90 2 | 27.02 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 48.8% | 9.8% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 18.36% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 10.73% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 5.27% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.41 | 25.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.44 | 26.02 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 49.4% | 8.61% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 16.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 13.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.88% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Blue Coat School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1