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Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street, Walsall WS1 2ND
Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 930 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
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