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The Blue Coat School Catchment Area

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

The Blue Coat School is a academy converter secondary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1248 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,248

Pupils

1,300

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

The Blue Coat School Catchment Area Information

Entry to The Blue Coat School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Liverpool may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Liverpool before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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The Blue Coat School — School Information

Full address
Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 9EE
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
13.4% of pupils
DfE URN
137916

Other Secondary Schools in Liverpool

If The Blue Coat School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Blue Coat School

Is The Blue Coat School oversubscribed?

The Blue Coat School is operating close to its capacity of 1300 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Blue Coat School?

The Blue Coat School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Liverpool publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does The Blue Coat School cover?

The Blue Coat School is a secondary school in Liverpool, 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 School?

The Blue Coat School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.