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The Blue Coat CofE School
Outstandinggraded 29/11/2022Ages 11–181,669 pupilsChurch of England
The Blue Coat CofE School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Oldham. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,669 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/11/2022, The Blue Coat CofE School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 56.2 and 64% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Oldham can view The Blue Coat CofE School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 29/11/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence11.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals15.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 859.1
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths74%
Grade 4+ English & maths88%
EBacc entry88%
EBacc average point score5.49
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.5
Value added-0.17Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
Retention98%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Oldham
All schools in Oldham →Holy Cross Ceva Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miBeever Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miWestwood Boys School0.3 miSEE (Oldham)0.5 miGreenhill AcademyGood · 0.6 miThe Springboard ProjectGood · 0.5 mi
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