The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 79.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
79.5
35.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
98%
55.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
96%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,248
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 13.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- THE LIVERPOOL BLUE COAT SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Kevin Sexton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 9EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Special school · 302m away
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Primary · 531m away
Wavertree Church of England School
Primary · 584m away
Dovedale Community Primary School
Primary · 864m away
King David Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
King David High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Blue Coat School a selective school?
Yes. The Blue Coat School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is The Blue Coat School's Ofsted rating?
The Blue Coat School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Blue Coat School?
The Blue Coat School currently has 1,248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Blue Coat School take?
The Blue Coat School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Blue Coat School?
The Blue Coat School is in Liverpool, L15 9EE, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Blue Coat School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Blue Coat School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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