The Blue Coat School

The Blue Coat School is a secondary school in the Wavertree district of Liverpool, housed in an early eighteenth-century building with formal gardens and teaching rooms. The site covers several wings and includes spaces for sciences, languages and sports, as well as a chapel and a library.

Bryan Blundell and Reverend Robert Styth founded the institution in 1708 as a charity school and boarding house for boys. Later the building moved to its current site and eventually opened to girls as well.

The school name comes from the blue uniform coats worn by students in earlier centuries, recalling its origins as a charity school. Visitors today can see the well-kept grounds where young people move between lessons.

The grounds operate during school days and public access is usually not possible during teaching hours. Visitors can view the exterior and gardens from the street, especially on quieter days outside peak times.

The institution holds both academy and grammar school status, a rather rare combination in the English education system. Many former students return for anniversaries to visit the chapel and old classrooms.

Location: Liverpool

Inception: 1708

Founders: Bryan Blundell

Address: The Blue Coat School, Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 9EE

Phone: +441517331407

Website: http://bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.39300,-2.91600

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31