The Blue Coat CofE School
URN: 137133 • Oldham OL1 3SQ
Overview
- Name
- The Blue Coat CofE School
- URN
- 137133
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 81.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rob Higgins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01616241484
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Egerton Street, Oldham OL1 3SQ
Summary
The Blue Coat CofE School, located in Oldham, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,669 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,550. The school is part of the Cranmer Education Trust and is committed to fostering a Christian ethos that promotes values such as love, compassion, and mutual respect among students of all backgrounds.
The curriculum at The Blue Coat School is designed to encourage academic achievement and personal development, with a focus on building confidence, independence, and leadership skills. The school provides a range of support services to help students thrive both academically and socially, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
In addition to its strong academic record, The Blue Coat School actively engages with the community and offers opportunities for professional development through its Teaching School Hub. Parents can access performance data and reports to stay informed about their children's progress and the school's achievements. For more information, visit the school's website or contact them directly.
The curriculum at The Blue Coat School is designed to encourage academic achievement and personal development, with a focus on building confidence, independence, and leadership skills. The school provides a range of support services to help students thrive both academically and socially, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
In addition to its strong academic record, The Blue Coat School actively engages with the community and offers opportunities for professional development through its Teaching School Hub. Parents can access performance data and reports to stay informed about their children's progress and the school's achievements. For more information, visit the school's website or contact them directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Achievement for All (SEND) (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Parents’ Evenings (calendar)
- Parent Information Evenings (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Crompton House Church of England Academy (71.8)
- The Radclyffe School (61.1)
- Saddleworth School (57.6)
- Waterhead Academy (56.0)
- The Hathershaw College (54.3)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1550
- Pupils
- 1669
- Boys
- 802
- Girls
- 867
- FSM %
- 15.40
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1669 | 802 | 867 | 1550 | 15.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1692 | 835 | 857 | 1550 | 11.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1683 | 768 | 915 | 1550 | 8.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1683 | 768 | 915 | 1550 | 8.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1720 | 807 | 913 | 1550 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1714 | 791 | 923 | 1550 | 5.60 |
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