Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
Address: Terry Road
Town/City: Coventry
County: West Midlands
Postcode: CV1 2BA
Telephone Number: 02 4762 3542
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Inspire Education Trust
Sponsor: Inspire Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Wright
Capacity: 1795
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1815 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.4%

Location and administration

URN: 137272
DfE Number: 331/4800
UKPRN: 10033567
UPRN: 100071402013
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Coventry (E08000026)
Constituency: Coventry South (E14001182)
Electoral Ward: St Michael's (E05001228)
Diocese: CE11(Diocese of Coventry)

Easting & Northing: 434672E, 278078N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 24' 0.94" N 1° 29' 30.11" W
Plus Code: 9C4WCG25+48

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Febin Abraham - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 August 2029.
  • Ms Christina Aston - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 March 2028.
  • Mrs Jo-Ann Brake - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 June 2029.
  • Mrs Ali Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 April 2028.
  • Mrs Tracey Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
  • Mrs Kay Grainger - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2021.
  • Reverend Richard Hibbert - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Charlotte Marten - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Mr Peter Merrylees - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr James Ombudo - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 October 2028.
  • Mr Damien Sowerby - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).