Merseyside grammar school
The Blue Coat School
Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L15 9EE
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Boys and girls
- Entrance test
- The Blue Coat School entrance test
- Papers by
- CEM (Durham University)
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #25
The Blue Coat School at a glance
- Entrance test
- The Blue Coat School entrance test
- Papers by CEM (Durham University)
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- Not confirmed yet
- Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- Not confirmed yet
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- 16 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration opens
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Test day
- Not confirmed yet
Results
National dates for England
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
Add these dates to your calendar
The The Blue Coat School entrance test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official The Blue Coat School, Liverpool page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 19 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- 16 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Prepare for The Blue Coat School
Practice matched to the CEM (Durham University) papers this school's test uses.
CEM (Durham University) paper packs
Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
CEM-style mock day — Spring 2027 (Year 5)
Year 5 CEM-style mock season 2026–27
Dates to be confirmed
Free sample paper
Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the The Blue Coat School entrance test, run by The Blue Coat School, Liverpool.
Papers by: CEM (Durham University) (Both phases (online)).
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Our guide to the The Blue Coat School entrance test: format, dates and other schools that use it →
Catchment area
Merseyside area with co-ed entry
Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #25
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 79.5 out of 90
- 97.7% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 47.3(A- average)
Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work
Grammar schools near Liverpool
Other grammar schools in Merseyside
Common questions
- Which 11+ test does The Blue Coat School use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at The Blue Coat School sit the The Blue Coat School entrance test, run by The Blue Coat School, Liverpool.
- What format is the The Blue Coat School entrance test?
- The The Blue Coat School entrance test papers are written by CEM (Durham University) (Both phases (online)). The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
- Is The Blue Coat School for boys or girls?
- The Blue Coat School is co-educational: it admits both boys and girls into Year 7.
- When is the The Blue Coat School entrance test for 2027 entry?
- The The Blue Coat School entrance test for September 2027 entry is on 19 September 2026.
- When are the The Blue Coat School entrance test results for 2027 entry?
- Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 16 October 2026.
- How can my child prepare for the The Blue Coat School 11+?
- The The Blue Coat School entrance test papers are written by CEM (Durham University), so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find CEM (Durham University) mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
- Where is The Blue Coat School?
- The Blue Coat School is at Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L15 9EE.
Location
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Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L15 9EE