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Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2ND, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.5 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
967
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 89% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in preparing students for university, with 75% progressing to higher education. However, only 41% achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 16%, indicating areas for improvement in core subject engagement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, but parents may want to consider these academic metrics when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 37.4 | Bottom 11% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 53 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani32.1%
Black African15.7%
Asian Bangladeshi9.5%
White British8.1%
White Other6.8%
Asian Other5.3%
Other3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.58112, -1.97580 · WS1 2ND
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN138606
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bluecoatacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Coat Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2014.
Is Blue Coat Church of England Academy a good school?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy scores 17.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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