The Blue Coat School, Oldham - Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

• Stephen Bywater - A notable football player, Stephen was signed for West Ham United in 1997, after being spotted by a talent scout whilst training for Rochdale A.F.C.. He now plays at Derby County
• Alex Carter - drama student who attended Blue Coat, Alex played 17 year old Lee Hunter in the television programme Hollyoaks, aired on Channel 4, before joining the cast of Emmerdale in 2006. Prior to joining Hollyoaks in 2001 he appeared in Adam's Family Tree and Where the Heart Is on TV as well as some plays for Radio 4.
• John Davey (born 29 December 1964, Manchester, England), is a former British Olympic swimmer. At the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia, he won bronze medals in both the 400 m freestyle and 400 m individual medley. He also competed at the Olympics in Seoul (1988) and in Barcelona (1992).
• Stephen J. Gordon (born 4 September 1986) is a chess Grandmaster. In September 2004, he took a break from his A-level studies of Further Mathematics and Physics to compete in the thirteenth Monarch Assurance Isle of Man International Championship, where he achieved 33rd place.
• Ellis Hollins - Ellis has appeared in the Channel 4 Soap Opera Hollyoaks playing the character of Tom since 2000.
• Sarah Howarth - Sarah has appeared in the BBC television series Robin Hood playing the character of Rosa. She has also previously appeared in Coronation Street.
• Dale Longworth - of the group N-Trance
• Paul Oldham - actor, Oldham has appeared in Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Holby City, plus numerous dramas including Shameless, Spooks, Doctors and Heartbeat. Film credits include Rita, Sue and Bob Too and The League of Gentlemen.
• Matthew Wolfenden - Another footballer, Wolfenden is currently a player for FC United of Manchester after beginning his senior career at Oldham Athletic A.F.C.