Headteacher Mr M A Pennington BSc(Hons), PGCE, NPQH Founded 1708 Chair of Governors Julia M Shaw FCIPD Dipl PA The Blue Coat School An Academy Leaders in Science and Mathematics Church Road Wavertree Liverpool L15 9EE Telephone: 0151 733 1407 Fax: 0151 734 0982 23 January 2018 Dear Parents I warmly welcome you to The Blue Coat School. The Blue Coat School is a mixed selective academy for students aged 11-18. It was founded in 1708 and while rich in tradition, it is forward thinking in ideas, education and facilities. The curriculum is a rich fusion of academic challenge and many other opportunities beyond the classroom which make The Blue Coat School such an exciting, enriching and rewarding place where students thrive. This evening, we are delighted to welcome you so that you can find out more about life at The Blue Coat School. For your assistance we have arranged the following opportunities: The Headteacher s Presentation in Shirley Hall at 6.00pm The Headteacher will give a brief introduction about the School and share information about the admissions procedure for The Blue Coat School. Subject Session 1 6.30pm, Subject Session 2 6.45pm, Subject Session 3 7.00pm, Subject Session 4 7.15pm, Subject Session 5 7.30pm Visit our different subjects for a short presentation and ask any questions. The Sixth Form Information Evening marks the start of our Admissions process for 2018. You will hear further information tonight and find some key dates in this booklet. The online application form will be available from the School website, www.bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk/admissions, from Wednesday 24 January 2018. Thank you for visiting The Blue Coat School. I hope you will find your evening welcoming, enjoyable and informative. Yours sincerely Mr M A Pennington Headteacher
Liverpool, L15 9EE T: 0151 733 1407 F: 0151 734 0982 The Blue Coat School Sixth form information evening 2018 Art is in room C22 Subject Co-ordinator: Mrs S Watson History and Government & Politics is in rooms C11 Head of Department: Mr M Pearson Biology is in room N16 Head of Department: Mrs N Elliott Latin is in room C14 Subject Co-ordinator: Dr D Lawell Economics is in room W11 Head of Department: Mr M Watkins Mathematics is in room C04 Head of Department: Miss K Wilson Chemistry is in room N11 Head of Department: Mrs M Maskell Music is in room N17 Director of Music: Mr S Emery English is in room W05 Head of Department: Mr T Kershaw Physics is in room N02 Head of Department: Dr P Wilde Modern Foreign Languages is in room W14 Head of Department: Mrs C Jackson Psychology is in room W10 Subject Co-ordinator: Ms A Murphy Geography is in room C12 Head of Department: Mr J Lamb Religious Studies is in room W01 Subject Co-ordinator: Mrs H McDonnell
A brief introduction We hope you find this gentle introduction to The Blue Coat School useful. If you would like further information come and speak to us, or you can visit our school website and twitter pages advertised below. Our values Students and staff are proudly guided by our motto: 'non sibi sed omnibus' which means 'not for one's self but for all' We stress the importance of two simple principles: that we care for and look after each other whilst trying harder today to achieve more than yesterday Our shared values support the collective strength of our community to support one another and hold each other up when needed Our care With careful attention to the welfare of our students, we develop their ability to look after themselves and others to give them the best possible platform for success Students are placed into form class communities, where they benefit from daily pastoral care provided by their form tutor who will stay with them for several years Subject teachers check each student's progress regularly and carefully guide them about their strengths, areas for development and next steps Our curriculum Our rigorous and wide-ranging academic curriculum prepares our students for the opportunities, experiences and responsibilities of higher education, work and life Students enjoy outstanding achievement across 18 subjects at Key Stage 3, 11 GCSE's at Key Stage 4 and when studying 4 A Levels in the Sixth Form Physical Education, Religious Studies and Personal Development complement the academic rigour and ensure our students are enriched and developed in every way Our opportunities With a wide range of additional opportunities to develop their knowledge, hone their skills and acquire new attributes our students thrive beyond the curriculum Our students' outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is supported by the rich diversity of our community which we proudly celebrate Residentials, trips and competitions at school, local, regional and national level engage our students in exciting learning far beyond the classroom Our community We develop strong relationships ensuring students, parents and staff work closely together as a 'supportive team' for every individual in our community Our students, parents and staff enjoy events and opportunities provided by our Parents' Association to raise funds and bring us together as one community Our Development Office unites the generosity of our Parents, Foundation and Old Blues to raise funds and provides the very best experience for Blue Coat Students???@bluecoatschool.org.uk www.bluecoatschool.org.uk twitter.com/liverpoo
An introduction to our Sixth Form Thank you for your interest in the sixth form at The Blue Coat School. Our Sixth Form is one of the largest in the city, with 170 students in Year 12 and 170 students in Year 13. Our students can choose freely from 18 A level courses to achieve nearly any subject combination of their choice. They enjoy the highest quality teaching from subject specialist teachers who challenge and stretch them in an environment where everybody supports each other s learning. Academic development is just one part of life at Blue Coat. Our curriculum includes built in opportunities for enrichment and personal development so that all of students achieve and grow into impressive young adults. Our pastoral system complements these opportunities by meeting the needs of each of our sixth formers through individually tailored care, guidance and support. The sixth form at Blue Coat provides a wealth of other opportunities. Sixth formers enjoy a wide range of trips which enhance their academic knowledge and understanding and their personal development. We provide a wealth of opportunities for sixth formers to lead and get involved in extracurricular societies and fundraising projects. Students step up to the challenge of giving leadership and support to the younger year groups. They act as great role models by planning, organising and leading activities for younger members of the school community. Our students achieve great outcomes year on year. In 2017, they achieved the schools highest ever proportion of A* grades, A*-A grades and A*-B grades and the overwhelming majority went on to the destination of their choice. You can read more about our students achievements and their next steps in this booklet. We are extremely proud of our students and the ambition, commitment, initiative and creativity they show. We hope that this brief introduction to the Sixth Form at The Blue Coat School helps you shape your future to be as successful as theirs. We look forward to welcoming you to our sixth form.
Did you know? What do others think of The Blue Coat School? The sixth form is outstanding Blue Coat is an outstanding school in which students thrive and flourish The A and AS level examination results are well above the national average All groups of students make outstanding progress Teachers expectations are exceptionally high. They have excellent knowledge of their own subjects There are high quality lessons The subjects students take are matched closely to their needs and interests North West state secondary school of the year 2017 The Blue Coat School returns to the national top 20 The Blue Coat School ranks 18 th across the 2,000 highest achieving schools in the UK State secondary school of the year 2015 The Blue Coat School is the first school in the north of England to be named State Secondary School of the Year Students performance propelled the school up our league tables to 25 th in the country The Blue Coat School is the best performing school in Merseyside Liverpool s prestigious Blue Coat School earned itself a spot in the top 20 UK schools The Blue Coat came 18 th in the UK thanks to an A level grade A*-B rate of 86% The over-subscribed grammar school also came out on top in last years guide The school is often listed among the best performing schools in the country
Liverpool, L15 9EE T: 0151 733 1407 F: 0151 734 0982 Bi-weekly personal development The Blue Coat School Our enriching curriculum Choice of 18 subjects Study 3 or 4 A levels Academic acheivement Challenge and support Careers, information, advice & guidance The Blue Coat Baccalaureate Daily tutor support Extended project qualification Enrichment for the future Personal development Character & leadership development Well-being health & fitness
Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Liverpool, L15 9EE T: 0151 733 1407 F: 0151 734 0982 4 A levels The Blue Coat School Choosing your pathway GCSE's 4 A levels Personal development Enrichment Personal development Enrichment 3 A levels Personal development Enrichment 3 A levels Personal development Enrichment 3 A levels Personal development Enrichment
Our A level courses Art Biology Chemistry Economics English Literature English Language & Literature French Geography Government & Politics History Latin Mathematics Further Mathematics Music Physics Psychology Religious Studies Spanish
Sixth form entry requirements The Blue Coat School offers students the opportunity to study 3 or 4 A Levels: To study 3 A levels you must have a mimimum of: GCSE Mathematics Grade 6 GCSE English Grade 6 52 points from your best 8 GCSE s To study 4 A Levels you must have a minimum of: GCSE Mathematics Grade 6 GCSE English Grade 6 62 points from your best 8 GCSE s You must also satisfy the minimum requirments for the subjects you choose to study: Subject GCSE minimum requirement Or Art Art: Grade 6 Art BTEC: Distinction Biology Biology: Grade 7 Core/Additional/Further Science: Grades 8 7 or 7 7 7 Chemistry Chemistry: Grade 7 Core/Additional/Further Science: Grades 8 7 or 7 7 7 Economics Mathematics: Grade 7 English (Language & Literature) English Language: Grade 7 English (Literature) English Literature: Grade 7 French French: Grade 7 Further Mathematics Mathematics: Grade 8 Geography Geography: Grade 6 Government & Politics History: Grade 6 English Language or Literature: Grade 6 History History: Grade 6 Humanity: Grade 6 Latin Latin: Grade 7 Mathematics Mathematics: Grade 7 Music Music: Grade 7 ABRSM: Grade 5 Theory & Practical Physics Physics: Grade 7 Core/Additional/Further Science: Grades 8 7 or 7 7 7 Psychology English Language or Literature: Grade 6 Religious Studies Religious Studies: Grade 6 English Language or Literature: Grade 6 Spanish Spanish: Grade 7
Supporting you Blue Coat 6 th Form Students will gain more than good A Level qualifications during their two years of study. We take great pride in our commitment to provide opportunities for students to develop their skills, character and talents. Coupled with this we provide an environment where students can stretch and challenge themselves outside of the academic forum. Personal Development Students will participate in a fortnightly Personal Development lesson. These are studied through individual, group and discussion work. The aim is to provide an additional forum for the spiritual, personal, moral, social and cultural development of our 6 th form students. Enrichment Additional opportunities to develop and enrich our sixth form experience include: exploring post-18 options and developing relevant skills through fortnightly CIAG lessons; being part of the student leadership team; studying a project of your choice in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and gaining further UCAS points; being part of the strong Duke of Edinburgh scheme to gain your bronze, silver or gold award. Welfare The personal welfare of our students is paramount at Blue Coat. We have two strong Key Stage 5 Leaders who work in partnership to support both the academic progress and the personal welfare of our students. When aspiring to gain excellent A Level grades the pressure to succeed can at times be very intense. At Blue Coat we ensure that students are supported on an individual and bespoke basis as the need requires.
Newsletter A Level Examination 7 September Results 20152017 Grade A* A B C D E U % 20.6 36.5 28.9 9.8 4.2 - - Attainment 57% of all grades were A*- A 86% of all grades were A*- B 38% of students achieved 3 or more A*- A grades 75% of students achieved 3 or more A*- B grades On average The average A Level grade achieved was 'A/B' The average set of A Level grades acheived was 'AABB' Did you know? The proportion of A*-A grades are the school's highest ever The proportion of A*-B grades are the school's highest ever 5 out of 6 students taking Mathematics achieved an A*- A grade 20 out of 21 students taking Economics achieved an A*- A grade 8 students have accepted places at Oxford or Cambridge We are thrilled to see our students achieve these incredible results which are the best The Blue Coat School has ever seen. With so many students reaching the top grades and heading on to great futures, the whole Blue Coat community deserves to feel proud of what we have achieved together. Headteacher: Mr M A Pennington office@bluecoatschool.org.uk www.bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk twitter.com/liverpoolbcs
A level results 2017 SUBJECT TOTAL A* A B C D E U Art Cum % 10 10.0 20.0 80.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Biology Cum % 53 20.8 54.7 83.0 92.5 100.0 100.0 100.0 Chemistry Cum % 73 26.0 65.8 86.3 95.9 100.0 100.0 100.0 Computing Cum % 6 0.0 33.3 83.3 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Economics Cum % 21 14.3 95.2 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 English Language + Literature Cum % 9 0.0 22.2 88.9 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 English Literature Cum % 9 44.4 66.7 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 French Cum % 5 0.0 60.0 80.0 80.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Further Mathematics Cum % 33 27.3 54.5 87.9 97.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Geography Cum % 27 7.4 44.4 77.8 96.3 100.0 100.0 100.0 Government + Politics Cum % 31 3.2 38.7 87.1 96.8 100.0 100.0 100.0 History Cum % 35 14.3 42.9 88.6 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Latin Cum % 6 50.0 83.3 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.0 Mathematics Cum % 98 35.7 82.7 96.9 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Music Cum % 3 0.0 33.3 100..0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Physical Education Cum % 1 0.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Physics Cum % 45 15.6 51.1 71.1 91.1 100.0 100.0 100.0 Philosophy Cum % 12 8.3 16.7 66.7 91.7 100.0 100.0 100.0 Psychology Cum % 28 10.7 28.6 78.6 85.7 100.0 100.0 100.0 Religious Studies Cum % 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Spanish Cum % 20 25.0 55.0 75.0 90.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Technology Cum % 3 0.0 33.3 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Newsletter KS4 and KS5 7 September Destinations 2015 2017 Key stage 4 91% of our year 11 students will progress on to study A levels at The Blue Coat School We supported 10 students in their applications to study A levels at another school We helped 1 student gain places to study A levels at a sixth form college Key stage 5 Nearly all of our students gained places at university 12 students gained a place at Oxbridge Universities We have supported some of our students in their applications to overseas universities, sponsored degrees, apprenticeships and employment Year on year trends 2015 2016 2017 Students gaining places at university 92% 94% 92% Students admitted to their 1 st choice university Students admitted to their 2 nd choice university 75% 79% 75% 13% 10% 13% No of students UK university University Abroad This year, at a glance Sponsored Degree Apprenticeship Deferred Employed Other 189 174 4 1 10 0 0 We are extremely proud of our students efforts to successfully achieve their goals. As they go on to university or employment we know their hard work, dedication and commitment will continue to serve them well in the future. Headteacher: Mr M A Pennington
Guidance about the admissions process Application The application process for Sixth Form places for September 2018 begins on 24 January 2018. On that date, information, guidance and application forms for The Blue Coat School Sixth Form will be available from the School website (www.bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk). Application forms must be completed online and must be received by the School by 4.00pm on Wednesday 7 February 2018. Advisory Meetings and Conditional Offers Our Sixth Form is heavily oversubscribed. All applications will be considered carefully taking into account the information provided. We look for students who will thrive at the school because of their academic aptitude and attitude to learning. If you are likely to be a suitable candidate for The Blue Coat School Sixth Form we will email you to invite you to an advisory meeting where you will discuss your application with a member of staff. Advisory meetings take place after school during March and April. Please tell us via the online application form if there are any dates that you cannot attend. We will inform you whether or not you have a conditional offer by Friday 13 April 2018. If you are successful, we will endeavour to timetable your first three or four choices but very occasionally this may not be possible. Consequently, we ask you to prioritise your choices and give a reserve choice. We design our timetable to meet your choices, however, once the timetable has been finalised in June, any changes to your choices are only possible if they fit the timetable. It is important that you give careful thought to these choices as there is no guarantee they can be changed at a later date. Results Day Applicants with conditional offers must have their Sixth Form place and choice of courses confirmed on GCSE results day, which this year is on Thursday 23 August 2018. On that date we will ask applicants with conditional offers to bring their results into school. Applicants who are unable to attend in person must make arrangements for the school to receive copies of your results. If we do not receive copies of your results on Results Day then we cannot guarantee you a place. If you do not receive an offer of a place, but achieve the necessary GCSE results to be admitted and are still interested in joining The Blue Coat School, please come to the School on GCSE Results Day in August to register your interest. At this point there may still be a limited number of places available. Applicants registering an interest at this stage must be ready to provide their GCSE results and any other information that will assist us in deciding if The Blue Coat School is the best place to study A levels. Decisions are usually made in the days after results day.
Appeals Applicants who are not admitted to The Blue Coat School Sixth Form are entitled to appeal the school s decision. To submit an appeal, applicants should contact Mrs L Hayburn using the email address below. Further information If you have any questions about the admissions procedure please contact Mrs L Hayburn: l.hayburn@bluecoatschool.org.uk.
Key dates for the admissions process Date Time Event Tuesday 23 January 2018 6.00pm Information evening Wednesday 24 January 2018 9.00am Online application form can be completed from the school website Wednesday 7 February 2018 4.00pm Closing date for receipt of completed online application forms March/April 2018 tbc Advisory meetings Thursday 13 April 2018 tbc Outcome sent to applicants Tuesday 26 June 2018 6.00 pm Year 12 induction evening Thursday 23 August 2018 11.00am GCSE results day
An Academy Leaders in Science and Mathematics Church Road Wavertree Liverpool L15 9EE Telephone: 0151 733 1407 Fax: 0151 734 0982 www.bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk