The Blue Coat School Birmingham
URN: 103580 • Birmingham B17 0HR
Overview
- Name
- The Blue Coat School Birmingham
- URN
- 103580
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Noel Neeson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214106800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Somerset Road, Birmingham B17 0HR
Summary
The Blue Coat School Birmingham is an independent preparatory school located in Edgbaston, catering to children aged 3 to 11. Established in 1722, the school has a rich history and is committed to fostering a supportive Christian community. The ethos of the school revolves around nurturing curiosity and creativity, ensuring that each child receives a well-rounded education that values both academic achievement and personal development.
The curriculum at The Blue Coat School is designed to promote versatile learning through innovative teaching methods. Children in the Nursery and Pre-Prep stages engage in play-based learning, while the Prep stage introduces a more structured approach with specialist subjects such as Modern Languages and competitive sports. The school also offers academic and music scholarships, alongside means-tested bursaries to support families in need.
With extensive facilities spread over 15 acres, including sports pitches, a swimming pool, and a Forest School, The Blue Coat School provides a comprehensive environment for children to thrive. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and respected within the community.
The curriculum at The Blue Coat School is designed to promote versatile learning through innovative teaching methods. Children in the Nursery and Pre-Prep stages engage in play-based learning, while the Prep stage introduces a more structured approach with specialist subjects such as Modern Languages and competitive sports. The school also offers academic and music scholarships, alongside means-tested bursaries to support families in need.
With extensive facilities spread over 15 acres, including sports pitches, a swimming pool, and a Forest School, The Blue Coat School provides a comprehensive environment for children to thrive. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and respected within the community.
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- Senior School (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- BIRMINGHAMTHEBLUECOATSCHOOL1722 (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Visit Us (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lambs Christian School (73.2)
- Brays School (69.8)
- Hamd House School (69.6)
- Wilson Stuart School (68.7)
- Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (66.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 720
- Pupils
- 667
- Boys
- 333
- Girls
- 334
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 667 | 333 | 334 | 720 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 638 | 313 | 325 | 664 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 626 | 323 | 303 | 650 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 626 | 323 | 303 | 650 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 622 | 317 | 305 | 650 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 627 | 332 | 295 | 650 | 0.00 |
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