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Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
Terry Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2BA, Coventry
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.5 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,749
Capacity
1,795
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.2 and a commendable 77% of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school excels in preparing students for higher education, with 82% progressing to university, including 29% to top-third institutions, reflecting its strong reputation in the community. However, while the EBacc entry rate stands at 51%, parents may want to consider how this aligns with their child's academic goals.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 51.2 | Top 25% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 56% | Top 23% 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%. | 51% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% 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%. | 82% | 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%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 180 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African27.0%
White British26.4%
Asian Indian10.6%
White Other8.3%
Asian Other5.8%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Black Other3.0%
Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.39962, -1.49184 · CV1 2BA
School details
Local authorityCoventry
RegionWest Midlands
URN137272
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bluecoatschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College rated by Ofsted?
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College a good school?
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College scores 77.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College in GCSEs?
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.2. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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