Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

URN: 137272 • Coventry CV1 2BA

Overview

Name
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
URN
137272
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
INSPIRE EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Henden (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02476223542
Website
Visit
Address
Terry Road, Coventry CV1 2BA

Summary

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College, located in Coventry, is a mixed secondary academy with a capacity of 1,795 students and currently serves 1,749 pupils. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes academic, social, and spiritual growth, guided by strong Christian values. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision of "Living life in all its fullness," aiming to equip students to reach their full potential.

The curriculum at Blue Coat is broad and ambitious, designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students. The school offers a range of subjects, including a strong focus on practical disciplines, as evidenced by exceptional results in performing arts and vocational courses. Recent A Level results showed 49.5% of grades at A*-B, reflecting the school's commitment to academic excellence and the success of its sixth form.

Community and support are integral to the school’s approach, fostering a sense of belonging among students. Blue Coat encourages collaboration and inclusivity, ensuring that all students are provided with the resources and guidance needed to thrive academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Coventry
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
INSPIRE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1795
Pupils
1749
Boys
846
Girls
903
FSM %
28.20
Open date
2011-07-12
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1749 846 903 1795 28.20
2024-09-11 1724 838 886 1795 24.60
2023-09-11 1664 799 865 1555 18.80
2022-09-11 1664 799 865 1555 18.80
2021-09-11 1670 792 878 1495 17.10
2020-09-11 1634 771 863 1495 14.60

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