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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Supporting our SEND Students (sen)
- Hub News – Autumn 2 (download)
- Hub News – Spring 1 (download)
- Fullness – Autumn 2023 (download)
- Fullness – December 2023 (download)
- Fullness – March 2024 (download)
- Fullness – Summer 2024 (download)
- PSHE Newsletter Autumn 1 (download)
- Fullness – Christmas 2024 (download)
- Fullness – Easter 2025 (download)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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