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Blue Coat Church of England Academy

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Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Birmingham Street, Walsall, WS1 2ND

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
967
Ages
11-18
FSM
55.8%
Attainment 8
37.3
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.1%
Basics 9-5
18.2%

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
15.6%
EBacc APS
3.06
EBacc 9-5
5.2%
EBacc 9-4
6.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.14
A*-A Grades
8.8%
A*-B Grades
24.2%
AAB+ %
7.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 68 students entered

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About Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.3. The school has around 967 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Birmingham Street, Walsall, WS1 2ND | More schools in Walsall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Blue Coat Church of England Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Blue Coat Church of England Academy

What is Blue Coat Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Blue Coat Church of England Academy's latest exam results?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Blue Coat Church of England Academy located?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall (WS1 2ND).
How many pupils attend Blue Coat Church of England Academy?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy has around 967 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Blue Coat Church of England Academy with other schools?
View Blue Coat Church of England Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Walsall.