The Blue Coat CofE School Catchment Area
The Blue Coat CofE School is a academy converter secondary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1669 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,669
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
The Blue Coat CofE School Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Blue Coat CofE School is managed by Oldham 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.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oldham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Oldham catchment area documents →The Blue Coat CofE School — School Information
- Full address
- Egerton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 3SQ
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137133
Other Secondary Schools in Oldham
If The Blue Coat CofE School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.
Oasis Academy Oldham Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · OL8 4JZ
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · OL2 5BF
The Hathershaw College Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL8 3EP
The Crompton House Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL2 7HS
North Chadderton School Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL9 0BN
Waterhead Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · OL4 3NY
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Blue Coat CofE School
Is The Blue Coat CofE School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Blue Coat CofE School currently has 1669 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1550 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Blue Coat CofE School? ▾
The Blue Coat CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oldham before each admissions cycle.
What age range does The Blue Coat CofE School cover? ▾
The Blue Coat CofE School is a secondary school in Oldham, 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 The Blue Coat CofE School? ▾
The Blue Coat CofE School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.