The Blue Coat CofE School

A outstanding academy converter school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Blue Coat CofE School.

Oldham, OL13SQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
65.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.5
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 84.2%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
29 November 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Egerton Street
Oldham, OL13SQ

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137133
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Egerton Street, Oldham, OL1 3SQ
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1550 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,692
Free School Meals
13.2% (223 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (46 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
56.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.0
English Attainment 8:
11.6
Maths Attainment 8:
10.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.0
Ebacc English:
98.8%
Ebacc Entry:
62.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.9%
Ebacc Languages:
92.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.50
Progress 8 Range:
0.33 to 0.68
University Progression:
69.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
195 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
62.5 (+43.1 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
84.2 (+32.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
56.1 (+16.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
106 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
212
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,692 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
(8 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
(16 students)
History (GCE A level)
(32 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
(14 students)
Art & Design (3d Studies) (GCE A level)
(17 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Semper Quaereamus Virtutem"

Faith Vision Nurture

Blue Coat is a Church of England academy and a member of The Cranmer Education Trust. It is a Church of England school welcoming members of other Christian denominations and other faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Blue Coat School. Headteacher Mr R Higgins highlights the school’s strong academic record, Christian ethos, and commitment to developing confident, independent students through leadership opportunities and partnerships.

Facilities

Grade II listed building 21st century classrooms laboratories studios Music suite Drama room Brian Clarke Building with 14 new classrooms, offices and social space (attached to the sports hall) Sports hall

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Key Stage 4 Curriculum Curriculum (2025-2026)

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