2016-2017

• 2016-2017 Annual Accounts
• 2016-2017 Management Letter

2017-2018

• Financial Statements
• Management letter

2018-2019

• Financial Statements
• Management letter

2019-2020

• Financial Statements
• Management Letter

2020-2021

• Financial Statements
• Management Letter 

2021-2022

• Financial Statements
• Management Letter

2022-2023

• Financial Statements
• Management Letter

2023-2024

• Financial Statements
• Management Letter

2024-2025

• Financial Statements
• Management Letter
• Financial & Insights Benchmarking

• Articles of Association
• Certificate of Incorporation – The Liverpool Blue Coat School
• Funding Agreement 2020
   

Below shows the number of employees whose benefits exceeded £100k in £10k banding for the previous financial year ending 31^st August. 

Benefits for this purpose include salary, employer’s pension contributions, and any other taxable benefits.   

The Blue Coat School was inspected by Ofsted on 8th and 9th November 2022 and was rated as ‘Good’.

The report can be accessed here.

Principles

Introduced in April 2011, the Pupil Premium is a Government initiative that provides additional funding aimed at students from deprived backgrounds. Research shows that students from deprived backgrounds underachieve compared to their non‐deprived peers. The Pupil Premium is provided in order to support these students in reaching their potential by accelerating their progress.

The Government has used students entitled to Free School Meals and those who are looked after as an indicator for deprivation. They have given a fixed amount of money to schools per student, based on the number of students registered for Free School Meals and who are looked after by the local authority. A premium has also been introduced for children whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces. This service premium is designed to address the emotional and social well-being of these pupils.

Use of Pupil Premium

• Pupil Premium Strategy 2025/26
• Pupil Premium Strategy 2024/25
• Pupil Premium Strategy 2023/24
• Pupil Premium Strategy 2022/23
• Pupil Premium Strategy 2021/22
• Pupil Premium Strategy 2020/21
• Pupil Premium Strategy 2019/20
• Pupil Premium Strategy 2018/19

Students aged 16-19 years may be entitled to additional funding to support them during their A Level studies.

The Bursary is available to students who reside in a household whose parents/guardians are in receipt of any of the following:

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190
• Working Tax Credit ‘run-on’ – the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Is on council confirmed Free School Meal
• Students who reside in a household which has a taxable income of less than £18,000 for the tax year previous (evidence through production of P60, Working Tax Credit Award Certificate)

Evidence of eligibility must be provided by the student/parents and a copy will be retained by school.

Under exceptional circumstances, students who are not eligible for an award based on the criteria above can apply for help with one off course related expenses (proof of income or hardship will be asked for). Applications will be considered on an individual basis and is dependent upon available funds.

A student’s behaviour, attendance and punctuality will also be considered in the application process.

The 16-19 Bursary Fund is a limited fund and the school will prioritise allocations in the following order:

• Students who meet the edibility criteria for the Vulnerable Students Bursary
• Students who met the eligibility criteria for the Discretionary Bursary
• Students who make applications for Additional Help

The school is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity in all aspects of its work. As such we value the different contributions and experiences of all who make up our community and are committed to developing policies and practice that raise attainment for all children and close the gap between those facing disadvantage and their peers.
As a school we recognise our general and specific duties having due regard to the need to:

• Eliminate discrimination and other conduct that is prohibited by the Act.
• Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.
• Foster good relations between people of all characteristics.

These duties extend to all members of our school, and regard is given to those who have protected characteristics: race, disability, sex, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and gender reassignment.

Equality Objectives

In 2025-26 we will aim:

a. To promote cultural understanding and awareness, valuing and celebrating various cultures and religious beliefs amongst different ethnic groups within our school community through regular extra-curricular events and the curriculum.

b. To monitor and review the extra-curricular provision within school, including leadership opportunities, so an effective extra-curricular programme is established that promotes the involvement of all groups of students.

c. To actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between students and all groups of students by July 2026; especially boys, students eligible for free-school meals, students with special educational needs and disabilities, looked after children and students from minority ethnic groups.

d. To train staff on how to respond effectively to prejudice-related bullying, so that by staff will feel confident in responding effectively to prejudice-related bullying.

e. To review relevant school policies and publications to ensure they clearly reflect the aim of inclusivity each academic year.

For more information, please see the Whole-School Equality Policy