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The Blue Coat CofE School

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The Blue Coat CofE School

Egerton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 3SQ

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
1,669
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.4%
Attainment 8
59.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
59.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
36.5%
Basics 9-5
73.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
88.4%
EBacc APS
5.48
EBacc 9-5
45.6%
EBacc 9-4
63.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.53
A*-A Grades
26.3%
A*-B Grades
52.5%
AAB+ %
17.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 224 students entered

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About The Blue Coat CofE School

The Blue Coat CofE School is a secondary school in Oldham, Oldham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.0. The school has around 1,669 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Egerton Street, Oldham, OL1 3SQ | More schools in Oldham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Blue Coat CofE School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Dec 2011 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Blue Coat CofE School

What is The Blue Coat CofE School's Ofsted rating?
The Blue Coat CofE School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Blue Coat CofE School's latest exam results?
The Blue Coat CofE School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Blue Coat CofE School located?
The Blue Coat CofE School is a secondary school in Oldham, Oldham (OL1 3SQ).
How many pupils attend The Blue Coat CofE School?
The Blue Coat CofE School has around 1,669 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Blue Coat CofE School with other schools?
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