The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited
Also known as: The Blue Coat School, the Blue Coat School Birmingham
The object of the School is the provision and conduct, in or near the City Of Birmingham, of a day school for boys and girls. Within this object, the School has various permanent endowments and unendowed Trust Funds held for special purposes in connection with the development of the School's facilities and for Foundations, scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other educational purposes.
Activities & Mission
The object of the School is the provision and conduct, in or near the City Of Birmingham, of a day school for boys and girls. Within this object, the School has various permanent endowments and unendowed Trust Funds held for special purposes in connection with the development of the School's facilities and for Foundations, scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other educational purposes.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 94% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £10,174,621 | £9,897,208 | £9,897,208 | £22,400,727 | £5,101,658 | 147 / 0 |
| 2023 | £9,078,632 | £9,032,595 | £9,032,595 | £21,288,549 | £4,707,329 | 122 / 0 |
| 2022 | £8,551,092 | £8,229,739 | £8,229,739 | £21,539,774 | £4,333,097 | 126 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,865,285 | £7,388,120 | £7,388,120 | £21,830,179 | £4,880,932 | 122 / 0 |
| 2020 | £7,292,162 | £7,270,857 | £7,181,830 | £19,401,711 | £5,968,731 | 143 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited
What does The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited do?
The object of the School is the provision and conduct, in or near the City Of Birmingham, of a day school for boys and girls. Within this object, the School has various permanent endowments and unendowed Trust Funds held for special purposes in connection with the development of the School's facilities and for Foundations, scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other educational purposes.
How much income did The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited report in 2024?
The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited reported total income of £10.17m and reported expenditure of £9.90m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited?
The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited registered as a charity?
The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 May 2013 as charity number 1152244. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited?
The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited operate?
The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152244.
Details
Metchley Lane
BIRMINGHAM
B17 0HR
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Also Known As
- The Blue Coat School, the Blue Coat School Birmingham
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated