The Blue Coat CofE School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Oldham, OL1 3SQ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 11% in England
1 of 10 in Oldham
Pupils
1,702
First preferences per place
2.63
2026/27
Absence
4.8%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 57.4 | 56.1 | 59.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | 64% | 74% | |
| Average English grade | 6.0 | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 64% | 60% | 62% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.57 | 0.50 | — |
88% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy · 0.6 mi · Not judged
- E-ACT the Oldham Academy North · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 46% in England
- Oasis Academy Leesbrook · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 13% in England
- Co-op Academy Strinesdale · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
- The Hathershaw College · 1.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 24% in England
Best secondary schools in Oldham · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
The Blue Coat CofE School is in Oldham Town North (typical home £139,750).
What is The Blue Coat CofE School's Ofsted rating?
The Blue Coat CofE School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does The Blue Coat CofE School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Blue Coat CofE School is in the top 11% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.