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The Blue Coat School

Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 0HR

The Blue Coat School

Contact Information

School Information

The Blue Coat School, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 0HR 0121 410 6800; e-mail: admissions@bluecoat.bham.sch.uk; www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk Co-ed Day Prep School. Head: A D J Browning, MA (Cantab), PGCE Age Range: 2 –11; 554 children: Pre-Prep: 258 from 2-7 years; Prep: 296 from 7-11 years. Teacher/pupil ratio of 1:12; Fees per term 2010: Pre-Prep: £1,585 - £2,680; Prep: £3170 - £3,285

General Information

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Day
Age Range - Boys: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Age Range - Girls: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Size: 554
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: IAPS

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 2200 - 3440

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Test, Interview
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range     2 - 11 2 - 11    
Pupil Numbers     305 249    

Subjects taught

Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Biology, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Spanish

Facilities

Art & Technology Centre, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Cricket nets, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts

Activities

Ballet/Dance, Board games, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Electronics, Handicrafts, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Pottery, Riding, Science club, Skiing, Student Magazine, Year book

Sports

Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Dietary Catered For: Halal, Vegans, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 77171
DfE Reference Number: 330 / 6070