School-specific assessment
The Blue Coat School Liverpool 11+ assessment guide
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026The schools, administrator, assessment stages and dates for this entrance route, with each school's admissions evidence status shown separately.
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At a glance
- Route type
- School-specific assessment
- Administrator
- The Blue Coat School administers the two-phase entrance assessment. The Trust Board determines admissions arrangements and the home local authority makes the coordinated school-place offer.
- Assessment provider
- CEM. The September 2027 guidance and determined policy name CEM; the current FAQ identifies Cambridge Primary Insight for Phase 1.
- Delivery
- Both phases are conducted online at the school using a PC, keyboard and mouse. Phase 1 had July 2026 slots and selected candidates were invited to Phase 2 in September. The guidance and FAQ give different Phase 1 session times, so exact session lengths are not stated here; families should follow their own booking confirmation.
After the 2026 Blue Coat Phase 2 test
- The school says parents received Phase 2 results on Friday 16 October 2026. Check the outcome the school sent you and contact the school if it is missing.
- Name The Blue Coat School on your Liverpool City Council preference form. The school's policy says the form must be returned to your home council by Saturday 31 October 2026.
- A qualifying result is not a place offer. Liverpool City Council's National Offer Day for Year 7 is 1 March 2027.
Subjects and stages
- Reading
- Spelling
- General Mathematics
- Mental Arithmetic
- Developed Ability
- Verbal Ability
- Numerical Ability
- Non-verbal Ability
1. Phase 1
All applicants take reading, spelling, general mathematics, mental arithmetic and developed ability assessments. The guidance says approximately 600 progress to Phase 2; this is not a guaranteed pass count.
2. Phase 2
Invited applicants take verbal, numerical and non-verbal ability assessments. The school confirms the main Phase 2 sitting took place on 19 September 2026 and results were received on 16 October 2026. A reserve test requires permission for extenuating circumstances.
3. School-place allocation
Qualifying applicants must name the school on the home local authority preference form. Up to 27 places go to the highest-scoring eligible free-school-meal applicants who achieve the required standard; other places use the published ranking and priority rules. PAN is 180.
Registration and dates
Dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | When |
|---|---|
| Test applications open, 3.30pm | When26 March 2026 |
| Test applications close, 4pm | When24 April 2026 |
| Phase 1 slot date 1 | When2 July 2026 |
| Phase 1 slot date 2 | When3 July 2026 |
| Phase 1 slot date 3 | When4 July 2026 |
| Phase 1 results scheduled | When15 July 2026 |
| Phase 2 entrance test | When19 September 2026 |
| Phase 2 results | When16 October 2026 |
| Home local authority preference deadline | When31 October 2026 |
| National offer date | When1 March 2027 |
Scoring and eligibility
The school uses an eligible score and ranks applicants under its policy. Up to 27 places are available to the highest-scoring eligible free-school-meal applicants meeting the standard; remaining places are for other highest-scoring qualifying applicants. The policy uses the age-weighted non-rounded total score for a last-place tie and states priorities for qualifying looked-after or previously looked-after applicants and applicants with an EHCP. No fixed numeric qualifying score is published in the reviewed sources. An eligibility outcome is not an offer.
Schools in this directory using the route
| School | Selection type | Boys, girls or mixed intake | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
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Questions families ask
Who administers the The Blue Coat School Liverpool 11+ assessment?
The Blue Coat School administers the two-phase entrance assessment. The Trust Board determines admissions arrangements and the home local authority makes the coordinated school-place offer. administers the The Blue Coat School Liverpool 11+ assessment for September 2027 entry.
Which schools use the The Blue Coat School Liverpool 11+ assessment?
1 school uses this route in the current catalog: The Blue Coat School.
What does the The Blue Coat School Liverpool 11+ assessment assess?
The verified subjects are Reading, Spelling, General Mathematics, Mental Arithmetic, Developed Ability, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, and Non-verbal Ability.
Where do families register for the The Blue Coat School Liverpool 11+ assessment?
Check the registration dates in this guide, then read the official registration page for the relevant entry year. The verified destination is https://www.bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk/page/?pid=58&title=Year+7.
How current is the information for The Blue Coat School Liverpool 11+ assessment?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 5 attached evidence sources by 2026-10-24. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Admissions Policy: Year 7 Entry September 2027
The Blue Coat School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Y7 Guidance about the Admissions Process for Admission September 2027
The Blue Coat School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admission to Year 7 in September 2027: Frequently Asked Questions
The Blue Coat School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Year 7: September 2027 outcomes and September 2028 notices
The Blue Coat School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Timeline and Test Schedule: September 2027 entry
The Blue Coat School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
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