The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
59.1
15.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
31.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 249 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 144 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
- 1,669
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Higgins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Egerton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHorton Mill Community Primary School
Primary · 822m away
The Springboard Project
Free school · 875m away
Future Finders Employability College
Special school · 915m away
Greenhill Academy
Primary · 988m away
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Richmond Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Sapience Girls Academy
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Blue Coat CofE School a selective school?
No. The Blue Coat CofE School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Blue Coat CofE School's Ofsted rating?
The Blue Coat CofE School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Blue Coat CofE School?
The Blue Coat CofE School currently has 1,669 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Blue Coat CofE School take?
The Blue Coat CofE School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Blue Coat CofE School?
The Blue Coat CofE School is in Oldham, OL1 3SQ, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Blue Coat CofE School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Blue Coat CofE School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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