Blue Coat School often has more applicants than available places, so not all parents are guaranteed a spot.

If you apply for a Year 7 place and are not offered one, your child’s name will be automatically added to the waiting list, which remains active until the end of the Autumn Term. To keep your child’s name on the list, you must notify the Local Authority by the end of the Autumn Term. While your child’s name is on the waiting list, you have the option to appeal the Governors’ decision. To start an appeal, please reach out to Mrs. Curtis through the contact us page.

Please note that appeals are handled by the Diocesan Board of Education and are entirely independent of Blue Coat School.

In-Year Appeal Hearing Dates

• Wednesday 11 December
• Tuesday 14 January
• Tuesday 11 February
• Tuesday 18 March
• Tuesday 8 April
• Thursday 22 May
• Wednesday 18June
• Tuesday 8 July
• Wednesday 24 September
• Tuesday 14 October
• Wednesday 12 November
• Tuesday 9 December

Year 6 (into 7) Appeals

National Offer Day – 03 March 2025

Deadline for appeals to be lodged – 5pm on 2 May 2025.

Appeals to be heard week commencing 19 May 2025.

Late appeals will be heard within the statutory timescales published in the School Admission Appeals Code