Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 37.4 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 37.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 34%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.02
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.23, 0.27]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 154 | 37.4 | — | 33.8% | 15.6% | 3.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 144 | 41.0 | +0.02 | 53.5% | 4.9% | 3.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 145 | 39.9 | -0.13 | 45.0% | 13.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 141 | 36.4 | -0.52 | 39.0% | 10.0% | 3.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Walsall for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138606 |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal David Smith |
| Trust | BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY (WALSALL) TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | WS1 2ND |
| Latest pupils | 154 |
| FSM eligible | 55.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Birmingham Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2ND
http://www.bluecoatacademy.org/View local authority page1922720558| DfE number | 4004 |
| UKPRN | 10038039 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |