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The Blue Coat CofE School
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- Oldham OL1 3SQ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils experience an ambitious curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are consistently polite, respectful, and have positive attitudes.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers continually develop their subject expertise.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers focus on developing subject expertise and curriculum development.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are immensely proud to work here and feel supported.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give opinions through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School uses online surveys to communicate with parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address bullying swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are committed to curriculum excellence and support staff well.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are trained to identify risks, ensuring a safe environment.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders consult pupils about risks and ensure relevant safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range including book clubs, music, sports, and Braille club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students engage in a wealth of opportunities for personal development.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers education woven through subjects.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for the next educational stage.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND quickly identified and receive detailed support.
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The Blue Coat CofE School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1692 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school, which enrols kids from all around Greater Manchester and beyond, is something we are really proud of. In 1834, it made its debut. Our founder, Thomas Henshaw, was a committed Anglican who left a bequest to fund a school which would provide education for the orphaned boys of the parish. The Blue Coat School has grown from its modest origins to become one of the biggest and most prosperous institutions in the nation. The school has a national reputation for high quality teaching and learning, pastoral care, consistently excellent examination results and outstanding progress. The school received an excellent rating from OFSTED on its most recent inspection in 2011鈥�2012 in all areas. Blue Coat has been named a National Teaching School as a result, which means we collaborate with schools locally and nationally to create the best educational offerings. Blue Coat is a forward-thinking organisation with roots in tradition and history. Our historic campus has been restored and developed extensively; our students enjoy picnic lunches in front of a Grade II listed building but their learning takes place in superb 21st century classrooms, laboratories and studios. Blue Coat is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential and become the persons they were meant to be. Members of different Christian denominations and people of other faiths are welcome at our Church of England school. Our shared life in school is based on our Anglican beliefs, values, and worship.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 48% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.80% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 30.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 46.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 96% | 28.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 11.09% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 17.3% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 2.86 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 269 | 215 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.2% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 30.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 12.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 27.8% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.13% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 49.13% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 91% | 25.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 13.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 72% | 17.13% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.72 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 253 | 208 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 29.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 11.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 30.33% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.33% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 6 | 28.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 4 | 45.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 87% | 19.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 9 | 6.52% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 9 | 10.38% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 182 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 79.62% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 55.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 12.46% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.23% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 8 | 28.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 4 | 43.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 23.29% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% 18 | 10% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% 1 | 13.52% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.21 | 2.66 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 192 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 78.91% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 24.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 13.55% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 25.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.36% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 27.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 43.39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 24.83% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 53% | 10.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 12.78% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 212 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 62% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 28.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 15.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.9% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.7 | 20.55 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.94 | 21.44 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.80% | 6.68% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 216 | 407 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 57% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10.4% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 17.4% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 11.8% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.91 | 26.1 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.23 | 26.38 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.1% | 10.37% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 198 | 604 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 61% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.8% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 14.8% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.58 2 | 22.59 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.73 1 | 23.43 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.0% | 8.61% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 190 | 504 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 62.6% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 17.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.57 | 21.94 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.72 1 | 24.18 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.6% | 8.29% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 53.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.15 | 25.54 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.08 | 29.01 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.1% | 13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 31% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 14% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.75% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Blue Coat CofE School
Local authority ratio 24 : 1