Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street, Walsall, WS1 2NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Walsall for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 13th of 16 secondary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 September 2014, report published 18 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2023
Blue Coat Church of England Academy is an inclusive school where kindness flourishes. The school's values include wisdom, service, endurance and hope. The school's culture is rooted in these values. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Staff know their pupils well, and pupils feel cared for. Staff have high expectations, and pupils live up to these. The school environment is calm and purposeful. Behaviour in lessons and at social times is positive. This gives pupils the opportunities to achieve their best. Pupils told inspectors that if bullying occurs they will report it to a trusted adult, and they are confident that it will be dealt with. Pupils enjoy a well-developed personal development programme. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those who are disadvantaged, take part in a range of extra-curricular activities alongside their peers. These include table tennis, dance and bell-ringing. Leaders are committed to all pupils becoming successful and active citizens. The school celebrates diversity and meets the needs of all pupils. Many pupils and staff told inspectors, 'We are proud to be a part of the Blue Coat family.'
What the school should improve
- The number of pupils who choose to study a language, geography, or history at key stage 4 is low. This means that some pupils are not studying a broad range of EBacc subjects. Leaders should consider and implement the best ways to ensure that more pupils continue to study these subjects after key stage 3.
- Pupils in key stage 4 and key stage 5 have limited opportunities to read widely for pleasure. This means that pupils do not fully develop their fluency, confidence and enjoyment in reading. Leaders should promote a love of reading and provide opportunities for this to be developed more fully in school.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
154 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
42 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
972 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near Blue Coat Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Studio School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 26.9 |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 74.2 |
| Hydesville Tower School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 57.5 |
| Queen Mary's High School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 73.5 |
| Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 52.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY (WALSALL) TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Smith
- Phone
- 01922720558
- Address
- Birmingham Street, Walsall, WS1 2ND
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 138606
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.