Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College — Secondary School in Coventry

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Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

Coventry, CV1 2BA

1,749 Pupils

1,795 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

28.20% FSM %

846 Boys

903 Girls

About Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is a mixed-gender Academies located in Coventry, Coventry, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,749 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,795. Current headteacher: Lisa Wright.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Coventry
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Coventry
Parliamentary Constituency	Coventry South
Ward	St Michael's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	INSPIRE EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	12-07-2011
UKPRN	10033567
URN	137272
Data Last Updated	16-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Charlotte Marten	Chair of Local Governing Body	05/10/2023	04/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kay Grainger	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/04/2021	—	N/A
Mr Febin Abraham	Local Governor	18/08/2025	17/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Christina Aston	Local Governor	14/03/2024	13/03/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Jo-Ann Brake	Local Governor	23/06/2025	22/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tracey Brown	Local Governor	14/12/2022	13/12/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Ali Brown	Local Governor	05/04/2024	04/04/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Lisa Henden	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Reverend Richard Hibbert	Local Governor	06/03/2022	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Peter Merrylees	Local Governor	01/09/2020	31/08/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr James Ombudo	Local Governor	22/10/2020	21/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Damien Sowerby	Local Governor	05/10/2023	04/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

All Saints Church of England Primary School

0.41 km • Coventry

Other

Gosford Park Primary School

Other

Other

Other

Aldermoor Farm Primary School

1.14 km • Coventry

Other

Southfields Primary School

1.17 km • Coventry

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College?

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Coventry, Coventry.

How many pupils does Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College have?

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College has 1,749 pupils, with a capacity of 1,795.

What is the age range at Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College?

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the admissions policy at Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College?

The admissions policy at Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is: Non-selective.

Is Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College a faith school?

Yes, Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College?

The Headteacher at Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is Mrs Lisa Wright.

Where is Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College located?

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is at Terry Road, Coventry, CV1 2BA, in the Coventry local authority, West Midlands.

Does Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College: Has a sixth form.

Is Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College currently open?

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Lisa Wright

Terry Road, Coventry, CV1 2BA

02476223542

www.bluecoatschool.com

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 137272

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026