Blue Coat Church of England Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Birmingham Street Walsall West Midlands WS1 2ND |
| Phone | 01922720558 |
| Reference Number | 138606 |
Blue Coat Church of England Academy continues to demonstrate a good overall performance, characterized by a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school's commitment to its core values fosters positive relationships among staff and students, contributing to a calm and productive atmosphere conducive to learning. While the curriculum is ambitious and effectively tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, there are ongoing efforts to enhance provisions for reading engagement in key stage 4 and 5. Overall, the leadership has successfully maintained the school's strengths since the last inspection while recognizing areas needing improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 967 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.6%
Girls: 51.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 64.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 79 | 159 |
| 8 | 93 | 63 | 156 |
| 9 | 78 | 84 | 162 |
| 10 | 71 | 91 | 162 |
| 11 | 72 | 86 | 158 |
| 12 | 61 | 66 | 127 |
| 13 | 15 | 28 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 32.1% |
| African | 15.7% |
| White, British | 8.1% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| Asian, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 24 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-developed personal development programme
- Inclusive extracurricular activities for all pupils
- High expectations from staff leading to positive pupil behavior
- Secure subject knowledge and effective lesson adaptations by teachers
- Ambitious and logically sequenced curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Low number of pupils choosing EBacc subjects at key stage 4
- Limited opportunities for reading for pleasure in key stage 4 and 5
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 18.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 33.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 25.15 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.1 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 7.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 106 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 83 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Hanch Place, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3AF |
0.08 miles |
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Springhill Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2LP |
0.08 miles |
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Mayfield Preparatory School
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0.33 miles |
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Chuckery Primary School
Lincoln Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2DZ |
0.35 miles |
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Caldmore Primary Academy
Carless Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3RH |
0.39 miles |
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St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Jesson Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3AY |
0.4 miles |
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Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy
West Bromwich Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3HS |
0.64 miles |
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Palfrey Infant School
Bescot Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4HY |
0.69 miles |
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Whitehall Junior Community School
Delves Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3JY |
0.7 miles |
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Butts Primary School
Butts Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2AH |
0.71 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Blue Lane East, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8HN |
0.74 miles |
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Palfrey Junior School
Dale Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4AH |
0.78 miles |
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Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Farringdon Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8NF |
0.84 miles |
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Fullbrook Nursery School
West Bromwich Road, Walsall, WS5 4NN |
1 miles |
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Croft Academy
Croft Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8JE |
1.01 miles |
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Hillary Primary School
Hillary Street, Pleck, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9BP |
1.13 miles |
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North Walsall Primary Academy
Derby Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7BH |
1.2 miles |
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Park Hall Infant Academy
Park Hall Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 3HF |
1.23 miles |
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Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Bentley Drive, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8RX |
1.26 miles |
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Park Hall Junior Academy
Park Hall Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 3HF |
1.27 miles |
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West Midlands Education and Skills
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0.72 miles |
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0.75 miles |
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0.85 miles |
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0.86 miles |
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0.92 miles |
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1.01 miles |
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1.14 miles |
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Ryecroft School
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1.3 miles |
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy
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1.43 miles |
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1.68 miles |
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1.72 miles |
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