The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
51.2
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 263 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 146 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,749
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 28.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- INSPIRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Lisa Henden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Terry Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 412m away
Gosford Park Primary School
Primary · 584m away
Park View
Independent · 941m away
Pattison College
Independent · 1.1km away
Aldermoor Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Coventry Speech and Language Service Co Manor Park Primary School
Miscellaneous · 1.5km away
Manor Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Meadow Park School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College a selective school?
No. Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College's Ofsted rating?
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College?
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College currently has 1,749 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College take?
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College?
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is in Coventry, CV1 2BA, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College have a sixth form?
Yes, Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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