Liverpool Blue Coat School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Liverpool Blue Coat School
Gender
Exam Board
Cambridge Select Insight
Places (Year 7)
180
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
HealthyAbout Liverpool Blue Coat School
The Blue Coat School in Liverpool combines academic ambition with a genuinely caring community, guided by its motto "Not for oneself, but for all." Pupils here are exceptionally well-behaved and take real pride in their school, supported by staff who help them feel safe and confident. The curriculum is rigorous, with strong results across subjects and most sixth formers progressing to competitive university courses. Beyond academics, pupils benefit from a rich programme of activities, sports, and opportunities like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, while older students serve as mentors and role models for younger year groups.
Subjects Tested
Maths
English
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal ReasoningAges & Pupils
1,248
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 11 August 2022
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
GoodLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
GoodAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
79.5
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
97.7%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Two-phase test: Phase 1 (Reading, Spelling, Maths, Mental Arithmetic, Developed Ability), Phase 2 (Verbal, Numerical, Non-verbal Ability)
Admissions
Student Demographics
13.4%
Free School Meals
20.2%
English as Additional Language
0.24%
EHCP
7.93%
SEN Support