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The Blue Coat School
Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 9EE, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.0 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,248
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 1% nationally and a remarkable 99% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 91% of students progress to university, with 77% attending top-third institutions, reflecting strong pathways to higher education. Parent satisfaction is likely high, given the school's LocaleIQ score of 96.0, indicating it outperforms 96% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 79.5 | Top 1% 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%. | 99% | Top 3% 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%. | 98% | Top 2% 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%. | 96% | Top 0% 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%. | 95% | Top 0% 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%. | 91% | 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%. | 77% | Top 20% |
Based on 172 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.9%
Asian Indian20.4%
Asian Chinese13.8%
Asian Other8.7%
White Other4.9%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.39299, -2.91609 · L15 9EE
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN137916
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Blue Coat School rated by Ofsted?
The Blue Coat School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is The Blue Coat School a good school?
The Blue Coat School scores 96.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 School in GCSEs?
The Blue Coat School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 79.5. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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