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THE BLUE COAT SCHOOL BIRMINGHAM

FOUNDED BY THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN 1722

Welcome

Buttons Nursery

We welcome children aged 2 to 3 years to our Buttons Nursery. Buttons Nursery has its own purpose-built building with a newly refurbished early years playground

Buttons Nursery2-3 Years

Pre-Prep

The Pre-Prep Department looks after children aged 3 to 7 years beginning with entry to Transition at the age of 3 years.  We have two Pre-Prep buildings which benefit from a library, gymnasium, music and ICT room.

Pre-Prep3-7 years

Prep

In the Prep Department we move to 4-form entry and welcome many new pupils to The Blue Coat School. The children become increasingly independent, moving around the campus and using specialist facilities including the Science Lab, Art and DT Studios, the ICT Suite and Music Centre.  The House system begins and forms a very special part of daily life as the children spend time in their Houses before and after school.

Prep7-11 Years

School Life

The Blue Coat School provides a stimulating environment and a wide variety of opportunities and experiences. We aim to nurture well-rounded, confident and articulate young men and women. The individual gifts of your child will be encouraged and celebrated within a community based on Christian values. All staff actively promote the fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

 

Our Values

Be Truthful Patient & Kind

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Cheerfully Try Hard

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Show Respect

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ADMISSIONS

We welcome children from the age of 2 years to Buttons Nursery. Three-form entry in Pre-Prep moves to four-form entry in Prep, allowing for an intake into Year 3 at the age of 7 years. Entry to Prep is determined by an Entrance Test. Scholarships and means-tested Bursaries are available to internal and external candidates for entry to Year 3 each September.

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“Blue Coat embodies all aspects of a happy school – it enables the children to fulfil their potential in a caring way.”

BLUE COAT PARENT

“It is hard to think of a boy or girl who will not find something in this rich educational environment that will set them on a path of engagement, adventure and high aspiration.”

GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE

“Pupils of all ages and abilities make excellent progress overall…(and their) attitudes to learning are outstanding.”

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE

“Blue Coat has always had a real sense of family. It is not a small school, but it feels like one.”

BLUE COAT PARENT

“Students get extensive exposure to extracurricular activity without losing focus on academic rigour.”

BLUE COAT PARENT

“The facilities are excellent at Blue Coat, there’s no other school in Birmingham like it.”

BLUE COAT PARENT

St George’s Special Visitor!

15th February 2019

The St George’s boys had a special visitor on Friday – guide dog puppy George, whom they raised over £2000 to name. George, who is an eight-month-old German Shepherd, met pupils from St George’s House during their assembly. The House chose Guide Dogs as their House charity last year. To raise the £2500 needed to…

Amar and Karam Give Generously

Well done to Amar and Karam who have been raising money for the Acorns Children’s Hospice charity.  Family and friends have been so generous – it is such an important charity. The boys asked for donations instead of gifts for their birthdays and, together with auctioning tickets for Karting and Laser Tag, the boys managed…

KSI Gymnastics

8th February 2019

We welcomed pupils from Welsh House Farm Community School to participate in our KSI Gymnastics Festival today. The sports hall was set up with four areas which the children had a chance to sample on a rotation – the Air Track was an instant hit as the children jumped along and reached new heights! The…

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Buttons and Pre-Prep enjoyed lots of activities and celebrations on Tuesday to mark the Chinese New Year. 2019 is the Year of the Pig. In Chinese culture, pigs are the symbol of wealth. Their chubby faces and big ears are signs of fortune as well. The children in Buttons have had a fantastic week. They have been…

St Philip’s Charity Day

1st February 2019

Zoe’s Place will be very proud of the fantastic work of St Philip’s House this week! The boys started in style on Wednesday with a moving and thought-provoking assembly, telling us all about the wonderful work of Zoe’s Place. Set up in 1995, the charity provides much-needed palliative and respite care for babies and children…

Year 1 Recital

On Tuesday, musicians from year 1 gathered to play in their first recital of the year.  What a fantastic concert it was! The audience were delighted with the range of instruments being played at such a young age.  We heard performances on the violin, cello, guitar and piano, some of whom are pictured below. All…

Year 4 Maths Challenge

25th January 2019

On Wednesday, a small group of Year 4 pupils travelled to King Edward’s School to participate in the Year 4 Maths Borcherds Shield Maths Challenge for independent schools. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day for everyone indeed. The competition consisted of two rounds: a crossnumber and a relay. The relay was a real test of…

Year 1 and 2 Maths Workshop

We are very grateful for the parents that took the time to attend our Parent Share in KS1, focusing on Maths and the importance of depth of knowledge. After a very interesting introduction which discussed the significance of fully understanding mathematical concepts as opposed to rote learning and memorising, teachers in Years 1 & 2…

Pre-Prep African Drumming Workshop

18th January 2019

On Monday, the school was filled with the sound of drums! Jim, from the Education Workshop, came to teach the children about the history, culture and traditions of some of the features of African drumming. The children were encouraged to develop their improvisational skills as well as listening and participating with ‘call and response’ rhythms….

Michaelmas Term Awards Assembly

14th December 2018

On Wednesday morning, the whole of Prep gathered in the School Hall for the ‘Michaelmas Term Awards Assembly’ which was a celebration of everything that takes place in our busy school.  Mrs Bennett, our Director of Sport, gave a fantastic overview of our successes on the sports field, which was rounded off with a fun…

“Blue Coat embodies all aspects of a happy school – it enables the children to fulfil their potential in a caring way.”

BLUE COAT PARENT

“It is hard to think of a boy or girl who will not find something in this rich educational environment that will set them on a path of engagement, adventure and high aspiration.”

GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE

“Pupils of all ages and abilities make excellent progress overall…(and their) attitudes to learning are outstanding.”

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE

Contact Us

The Blue Coat School

Address

The Blue Coat School
Somerset Road, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B17 0HR

Get In Touch

Tel: 0121 410 6800 – Main Reception
Tel: 0121 410 6807 - Admissions

Email: info@thebluecoatschool.com - General
admissions@thebluecoatschool.com - Admissions

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