Welcome to Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Bluecoat Sixth Form is a diverse and comprehensive Sixth Form situated in the city of Nottingham, with over 450 students on roll. Our values are underpinned by our Christian faith and inclusion is at the heart of all that we do. We pride ourselves on our broad range of qualifications, offering level 2 and level 3 academic and vocational courses, including over 25 A level subjects, as well as a full time course for Foundation Learners. We have a strong reputation across the city for delivering high quality teaching to our students, the majority of whom go on to study either at university or for a degree apprenticeship. As well as offering a broad curriculum and the chance for academic success, we also ensure students have access to a varied diet of enrichment and super-curricular activities. Opportunities available include working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award, attempting the Three Peak Challenge, being part of the Social Committee, discussing recent medical advancements at our MedSoc and many, many more!
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
967 Total
No. of Boys
470 (48.6%)
No. of Girls
497 (51.4%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
1.4%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
0.0%
A*/A grades
8.05%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
84%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
47%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Dec 11, 2025
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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