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Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Goodgraded 25/01/2023Ages 11–18967 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Walsall. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 967 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/01/2023, Blue Coat Church of England Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.2 and 39% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Walsall can view Blue Coat Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 25/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 437.4
Attainment 837.4
England avg 45.1 · was 41.0 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths18%
England avg 45% · was 38% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths41%
England avg 65% · was 59% in 2023/24
EBacc entry16%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.06
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 25.1
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 28.1
AAB or better7%
Retention100%
Value added-0.24
Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake58.6%
Free school meals58.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language63.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.4%
Attendance92.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Walsall
All schools in Walsall →Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant SchoolGood · 0.1 miBlue Coat Church of England Aided Junior SchoolGood · 0.1 miWalsall Studio School0.3 miThe Ladder SchoolGood · 0.3 miCaldmore Primary Academy0.4 miSt Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School0.4 mi
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