The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.4
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
23.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 967
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY (WALSALL) TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Smith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Birmingham Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · Very close
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · Very close
The Ladder School
Free school · 457m away
Mayfield Preparatory School
Independent · 539m away
Chuckery Primary School
Primary · 565m away
Caldmore Primary Academy
Primary · 625m away
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Secondary · 713m away
Questions parents ask
Is Blue Coat Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. Blue Coat Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Blue Coat Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blue Coat Church of England Academy?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy currently has 967 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blue Coat Church of England Academy take?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Blue Coat Church of England Academy?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy is in Walsall, WS1 2ND, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blue Coat Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Blue Coat Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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