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Blue Coat Church of England Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Smith

corporate_fareBLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY (WALSALL) TRUST

location_onWalsall, WS1 2ND

language Visit Website phone 1922720558

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

897

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Attainment 8

37.4

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Walsall

#2,845 of 3,216 nationally

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Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Walsall, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Blue Coat Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Walsall, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY (WALSALL) TRUST. The school has approximately 967 pupils on roll, of whom 56% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4, placing the school #14 in Walsall and #2,845 of 3,216 nationally. 18.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 24.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.24 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.4

Grade 5+ E&M

18.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.4%

Entering EBacc15.60%

EBacc APS3.06

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4.90%

EBacc APS3.23

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS2.78

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS2.78

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.1%

Achieving A*–A8.8%

Achieving A*–B24.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.39

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate88.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 January 2023

Inspection Report

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30 January 2018

Inspection Report

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24 September 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-01-30

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-09-24

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-05-25

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.3%(13 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 967 pupils. During this period, there were 13 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	967	13	1.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	972	9	0.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	935	5	0.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	932	7	0.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	928	21	2.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	896	23	2.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	897	14	1.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	898	10	1.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	882	11	1.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	879	19	2.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	883	16	1.8%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	899	13	1.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	907	6	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	909	23	2.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	890	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	890	11	1.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	899	10	1.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	878	15	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	880	27	3.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	881	15	1.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	830	18	2.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	834	20	2.4%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	832	22	2.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	779	12	1.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	779	22	2.8%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	781	28	3.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 82 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 45 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Visual Impairment 7 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

45.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree18%

disagree9%

don't know27%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree18%

agree27%

disagree18%

strongly disagree27%

don't know9%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree27%

not applicable45%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree9%

don't know18%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree55%

disagree18%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree55%

disagree9%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree55%

disagree9%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree45%

disagree9%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree55%

agree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know18%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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