Head: Kevin Sexton
An accessible co-educational grammar school in Liverpool with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Cutoff Score
220
78% of max
Applications
492
Offers Made
178
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Located in Wavertree, Liverpool. Admissions coordinated through the Liverpool local authority. Priority given to pupils within the Liverpool local authority area.
Local Authorities
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Waiting List
Should a vacancy arise within Year 7 during the Autumn term, the Local Authority and The Blue Coat School work in partnership to offer the vacancy to the candidate with the next highest score on the Entrance Test. From the start of the Spring Term, The Blue Coat School will hold a general waiting list for Year 7 in rank order of the original test.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Wirral 11+
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 7 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics. Two GL Assessment papers. Max score: 282 (2 × 141). Switched from CEM to GL in 2021.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
79.5
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
96%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.80
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
75%
Higher Education
+7pp vs grammar avg
56%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
English Language
352 entries
50%
+1.2pp vs school
Spanish
262 entries
50%
+1.2pp vs school
Geography
196 entries
50%
+1.2pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
16 entries
38%
-11.3pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
272 entries
50%
+6.0pp vs school
Chemistry
196 entries
50%
+6.0pp vs school
Biology
154 entries
50%
+6.0pp vs school
Watch list
Fine Art
5 entries
0%
-44.0pp vs school
English language and literature
5 entries
0%
-44.0pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subjects require grade 7 or above in that subject. Students must meet the school's academic and behavioural standards.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,248 / 1,300(96%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subjects require grade 7 or above in that subject. Students must meet the school's academic and behavioural standards.
1:18.3
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
2.62%
Absence Rate
3.16%
Persistent Absence
The Blue Coat School features modern teaching facilities across multiple buildings including the main school building, sixth form centre, sports hall, dining hall, and extensive outdoor spaces. The school has undergone significant development with new facilities added over recent years.
Sports
Sports hall, gymnasium, outdoor tennis courts, playing fields for rugby and football, athletics track, and various outdoor sports areas. The school has extensive grounds for outdoor sports and PE activities.
STEM
Dedicated science laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology, computer suites with modern IT equipment, design and technology workshops, and mathematics classrooms equipped with interactive technology.
Arts
Drama studio and performance spaces, music practice rooms and ensemble spaces, art studios and workshops, and facilities for creative subjects including design and media studies.
Library
School library with study areas, extensive book collection, digital resources, and quiet study spaces for students. The library supports both curriculum study and independent research.
Capital Projects
Recent developments include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrades to IT infrastructure, improvements to sports facilities, and ongoing maintenance and enhancement of teaching spaces.
Music and Performing Arts: Choirs, orchestras, ensembles, drama productions, and instrumental tuition. Sporting Activities: Competitive teams in football, netball, cricket, athletics, and more. STEM and Academic Enrichment: Maths Challenges, Science Clubs, Debate Club, and participation in national competitions and Olympiads. Community and Leadership: Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, student leadership councils, peer mentoring, and charity initiatives.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Choirs, orchestras, ensembles, drama productions, and instrumental tuition
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
trips and visits, Year 7 residential trip to Conway Centre, Anglesey
Community Service
charity initiatives
Uniform
All students will be required to wear our school uniform. The Blue Coat School is gender neutral. Students can choose whether to wear trousers or skirts. Our uniform is non gender specific. The school uniform must be worn at all times in school, as well as on the journey to and from school, and blazers must always be worn inside the school building.
School Meals
School cafeteria serves hot and cold meals daily. Cashless payment system. Free school meals available for eligible students. Students may bring packed lunches. Lunch period is 45 minutes.
Homework Policy
Years 7-8: 1-1.5 hours per night. Years 9-11: 2-2.5 hours per night. Sixth Form: independent study expected. Homework timetabled across subjects to ensure even distribution throughout the week.
Behaviour Policy
The Blue Coat School sets high standards and expectations for our students as we play our role in preparing them for their future. All students are expected to take responsibility for their own behaviour and appearance. We foster an environment of mutual respect and courtesy amongst our students and between students and all staff in the Blue Coat community.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must not be seen or used in school. Headphones/earphones, mobiles and other similar electronic devices must not be used around the site at any time.
SEND Provision
Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence Award holder as of July 2025
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Nearest Station: Oldham Mumps
Transport Info
Located in Wavertree, Liverpool, with good public transport connections to the city center and surrounding areas.
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