Performance Tables

Provisional GCSE Performance Data 2025/26

• Our 2026 Progress 8 score – We are unable to provide Progress 8 scores for either 2024/25 and 2025/26 due to the lack of KS2 baseline data following Covid-19 disruption, and attainment measures alone do not account for pupils’ starting points. 
• Our 2026 Attainment 8 score is 52.2 This compares favourably with both the average for England (46.2), similar schools nationally (48.2) and the Local Authority average (43.9). 
• Our 2026 percentage of pupils who achieved a Strong Pass (Grade 5 or above) in English and maths at the end of Key Stage 4 is 69.9%. This compares favourably with both the average for England (64.8%), similar schools nationally (68.6%) and the Local Authority average (43%). 
• The percentage of pupils entered for the EBacc was 47.1%. This compares favourably with both the latest 2025 averages for England (40.5%) and the Local Authority average (31.9%). 
• The English Baccalaureate APS is 5.26 for 2026. This compares favourably to the National (4.50), similar schools nationally (4.70) and 2025 local authority (3.83). 
• In the latest 2023 percentage of students staying in education, apprenticeships or employment for at least 2 terms after key stage 4 is 92%. This compares favourably with 91% of state-funded schools in England, and also 90% for our Local Authority.  

A Level Performance Data 2024/25 (Published)

• Our 2025 value added score was -0.28  
• Our 2025 average grade was a C+ in line with the LA.   
• Our 2025 value added score was 0
• Our 2025 Applied General Qualifications average grade was a Dist. which compares favourably to the national and local authority average of a Merit+.  
• Retention:
  • A Level retention remains strong and stable across three years: 95% (2022), 98% (2023) and 98% (2024), indicating consistent student retention through to completion.
  • Applied General retention shows improvement over time: 78% (2022), 92% (2023) and 95% (2024), reflecting a strengthening position, albeit within smaller cohorts where percentages can shift more readily year to year.
• Leavers & Destinations (2023):
  • 90% of students remained in sustained education, apprenticeships, or employment for at least six months after leaving our sixth form. This compares strongly with 79% across state-funded schools nationally and 76% within our Local Authority. Of our cohort, 73% progressed to further education, 4% secured apprenticeships and 13% entered employment. Only 4% were not in education or employment two terms after study, with 6% recorded as unknown destinations.

Compare school and college performance in England

You can explore and compare our school’s performance with local and national data by visiting the official performance tables. Click the link below to view our published results directly. 

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College – Compare school and college performance data in England – GOV.UK

Page last updated – 19.10.25