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The Blue Coat CofE School
Egerton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SQ, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.9 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,669
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 9% nationally. An impressive 88% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 72% progress to university, with a notable 28% attending top-third universities. The strong community and high parent satisfaction further enhance its appeal, making it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 59.1 | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 88% | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 74% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 88% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 63% | Top 5% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 195 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.5%
Asian Pakistani10.4%
Black African7.9%
Asian Bangladeshi4.9%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Asian Other1.6%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
White Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.54604, -2.10743 · OL1 3SQ
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Blue Coat CofE School rated by Ofsted?
The Blue Coat CofE School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2022.
Is The Blue Coat CofE School a good school?
The Blue Coat CofE School scores 92.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Blue Coat CofE School in GCSEs?
The Blue Coat CofE School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.1. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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