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Blue Coat Church of England Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 967 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

967

Pupils

900

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Blue Coat Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Blue Coat Church of England Academy is managed by Walsall and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 967 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Blue Coat Church of England Academy — School Information

Full address
Birmingham Street, Walsall, WS1 2ND
Local authority
Walsall
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
55.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138606

Other Secondary Schools in Walsall

If Blue Coat Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Is Blue Coat Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Blue Coat Church of England Academy currently has 967 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Blue Coat Church of England Academy?

Blue Coat Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Walsall before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Blue Coat Church of England Academy cover?

Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Blue Coat Church of England Academy?

Blue Coat Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.