Welcome to The Blue Coat School, Birmingham

We are an independent preparatory day school offering an outstanding educational experience to boys and girls aged 2 to 11. Founded in 1722, the school occupies a beautiful site in Edgbaston, in 15 acres of playing fields and gardens. We are a thriving community where children achieve a great many things, with outstanding results.
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"Blue Coat's enormous strengths make it the natural choice for parents looking for a traditional preparatory school education within this city" The Good Schools Guide
"Pupils develop high levels of knowledge, understanding and skill and their attainment and progress are excellent" ISI Inspection Report
"Teaching encourages pupils to apply themselves to all tasks with high levels of concentration, great enthusiasm and perseverance" ISI Inspection Report
"The school has forged strong relationships and considerable trust with its parents, who are highly appreciative of the breadth and quality of the pastoral care and education provided." ISI Inspection Report