The Blue Coat School Birmingham
Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands · B17 0HR
Founded in 1722, The Blue Coat School Birmingham is one of the city's longest-established independent schools, an all-through preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 under the leadership of Headmaster Mr Noel Neeson. With 708 pupils on roll, it sits comfortably in the medium-size band and retains a Church of England character. Its Independent Schools Inspectorate report awarded the school the top grade of "excellent", with full marks too for pupils' personal development and all compliance standards met.
708
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£19,449
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 708
- Location
- Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Website
- https://www.thebluecoatschool.com/
- Telephone
- 0121 410 6800
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Noel Neeson
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Teaching & academics
The ISI judgment of "excellent" speaks to consistently high standards across the school. As an all-through prep covering ages 2 to 11, it carries pupils through to the 11+ stage, with academic and music scholarships recognising particular talent. Around 4.8 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a relatively modest proportion.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.8%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Music is clearly valued, with dedicated scholarships sitting alongside the academic awards.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1722
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,799 - £19,449
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
13 recipients with between 20 to 100 per cent remission, uniforms, trips
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 16 April 2024
The last word
A long-standing Church of England prep with a top inspection rating and a genuine commitment to access, evidenced by bursaries of up to full fees. Worth a close look for families seeking an established Birmingham school to age 11.
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The Blue Coat School Birmingham 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Blue Coat School Birmingham located?
The Blue Coat School Birmingham is located at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham, B17 0HR.
What type of school is The Blue Coat School Birmingham?
The Blue Coat School Birmingham is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend The Blue Coat School Birmingham?
The Blue Coat School Birmingham has approximately 708 pupils on roll.
What is The Blue Coat School Birmingham's inspection rating?
The Blue Coat School Birmingham is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 16 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.