Look out for confirmation and consent* letters or emails nearer the date, these will contain the full information you need. *where applicable[caption id="attachment_7486" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dates from beginning of February 2026 until half-term.[/caption][caption id="attachment_7487" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dates from February 2026 half-term onwards for the rest of the
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Number Day is an annual event organised by the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children). The aim of the event is to promote numeracy skills all while raising funds for the charity’s programs that help protect children from abuse.In the Academy, on the day every student is given an individualised sheet of questions and every staff member wears a big number on their lanyards. The idea is that the students use their numeracy skills to deduce which members of staff are the answer. At the end of the day all the sheets are handed in and once marked the winners are awarded prizes.Make sure to check back to see the amount we raise for this very worthy cause.Right 39 - Recovery & Reintegration: Children have the right to get help if they have been hurt, neglected, treated badly or affected by war, so they can get back their health and
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Year 10 parents and carers are invited to attend our Year 10 Parent/Carer Evening on Thursday 5th February 2026 between 3:30pm – 6:00pm. This evening will give you the opportunity to speak to subject teachers regarding your child’s progress.The school uses an online appointment booking system. This allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and you will receive an email confirming your appointments.https://bluecoatcofeacademy.schoolcloud.co.uk/Appointments are now live and will close on Wednesday 4th February at 4.00pm. Should you wish to make any changes after this time please contact the school office or email us on updatemydata@bluecoatacademy.org.[video width="1080" height="1080"
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We are very proud of the long tradition of whole school assemblies in St. Matthew's Church on a Friday. We are trying to trace exactly when this started, can you help? Do you know? We know they were being held in the mid-1970s, but we would be interested to hear of anything going further back than this.If you can shed any light on this, please contact the Academy- postbox@bluecoatacademy.org[video width="1080" height="1080"
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Due to JCQ Regulations and Data Protection Laws we are only allowed to keep certificates for a limited period of time before they are required to be destroyed.Certificates are often required to prove eligibility for further education and/or for employment. If students do not collect their certificates and they are destroyed anyone requiring replacement certificates would need to contact the individual exam boards at a cost of up to £45.00 per certificate. It is therefore recommended that students collect their results while they are available from the academy.There are three ways to collect- 1- In person: students will need to provide a form of identification (ID) in order to collect their results. 2- Email exams@bluecoatacademy.org the following: I NAME (state full name) give permission for NAME (state full name) to collect my exam certificates from Blue Coat CE Academy on my behalf. My Date of Birth is: Signed: The individual collecting will need to provide ID on collection.3- Complete the consent form within your email/letter. The
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Mr Gray is pleased to announce the introduction of two new clubs this week.Football Club runs Monday lunchtimes and is open to Year 8, come along to the Sports Hall.Fitness Club runs Tuesdays after school (3.00p.m. – 4.00p.m.) and is open to all, come along to the Fitness Suite. [video width="1080" height="1080" mp4="https://www.bluecoatacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FootballMon_FitnessTues.mp4"][/video] Right 15- Setting up and joining groups.Right31- Rest, play, culture and
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On Tuesday 16th December our Sixth form students volunteered at the Glebe Centre in Walsall, supporting Jane from the YMCA and Martin Bateman, Asda's local Customer and Community Champion . The students prepared and cooked a three-course Christmas meal under the supervision of Martin and our Hospitality Teacher for vulnerable members of our local community. Our pupils gave their time and skills freely to help people that need it, which is fundamental to our Christian values and ethos in the Academy and we could not be prouder of them!Thank you to Ms Bharat for helping to organise and oversee the day.Right 27- Children have the right to food, clothing and a safe place to live so they can develop in the best possible way. The government should help families and children who cannot afford
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Look out for confirmation and consent* letters or emails nearer the date, these will contain the full information you need. *where
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Year 8 took part in a Future Engineers session on Thursday 8th January. The session delivered by In-Comm Training was designed to get students collaborating in teams to solve engineering problems using the tools given. It was a fun way to bring learning to life whilst also exploring routes into engineering through apprenticeships. Thanks, as ever, to In-Comm for an engaging
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On Wednesday 7th January, a group of Year 7 students who form part of the Eco Committee took part in the RSPB Birdwatch.They had a great afternoon walking around the school site spotting all the different wildlife, but especially birds, that share the school with us. The most prevalent bird species spotted was the Magpie. The results have been submitted to the RSPB and the Eco-Committee were awarded a certificate of participation.Later this year the Eco-Committee will be looking at how birds fit into the story of creation linking to our Christian ethos.Thank you to Mrs Virk for supporting our students with this fun and engaging expedition.Right 15- children can join or set up groups. Right 17- access to education.[video width="1080" height="1080"
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