Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
URN: 104230 • Walsall WS1 2LP
Overview
- Name
- Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
- URN
- 104230
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anthony Orlik (since 2025) , Executive Head
- Telephone
- 01922720921
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Springhill Road, Walsall WS1 2LP
Summary
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School, located in Walsall, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender population of 358 pupils, close to its capacity of 360. The school is part of the Blue Coat CE Infant and Junior Schools’ Federation, which emphasizes a strong Christian ethos and a commitment to providing quality education. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Blue Coat is designed to meet the National Curriculum standards, offering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the arts. The school also places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, ensuring that pupils have opportunities for personal development outside the classroom. Support for students with special educational needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds is a priority, with resources allocated to ensure all children can succeed.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with strong partnerships between parents, staff, and local organisations. The school promotes values of respect and consideration, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages a sense of belonging among students and their families.
The curriculum at Blue Coat is designed to meet the National Curriculum standards, offering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the arts. The school also places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, ensuring that pupils have opportunities for personal development outside the classroom. Support for students with special educational needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds is a priority, with resources allocated to ensure all children can succeed.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with strong partnerships between parents, staff, and local organisations. The school promotes values of respect and consideration, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages a sense of belonging among students and their families.
Useful links
- Time Table Rock (other)
- WASUP (other)
- Infant SchoolInfant School (other)
- Junior SchoolJunior School (other)
- Our FederationAbout (other)
- Our CommunityOur Community (other)
- DfE School Performance Tables (other)
- DfE Performance Tables (other)
- Junior Adventures (other)
- Purple Mash (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Delves Infant School (73.3)
- St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (71.3)
- Park Hall Infant School (70.2)
- Whitehall Nursery and Infant School (69.2)
- Landywood Primary School (66.0)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 358
- Boys
- 178
- Girls
- 180
- FSM %
- 50.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-04-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 358 | 178 | 180 | 360 | 50.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 362 | 186 | 176 | 360 | 47.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 350 | 188 | 162 | 360 | 39.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 350 | 188 | 162 | 360 | 39.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 353 | 177 | 176 | 360 | 37.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 353 | 170 | 183 | 360 | 27.50 |
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