Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
URN: 114274 • Durham DH1 5LP
Overview
- Name
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
- URN
- 114274
- 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
- 64.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lysa Grieve (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913865975
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Langley Road, Durham DH1 5LP
Summary
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Durham, County Durham. With a current enrollment of 219 pupils and a capacity of 240, the school serves the local community and aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school’s ethos is rooted in its Christian values, promoting respect, compassion, and a sense of belonging among students.
The curriculum at Blue Coat CofE Junior School is designed to foster academic achievement while encouraging personal growth and development. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic and extracurricular activities, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education. Support for pupils is a priority, with various initiatives in place to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, reflected in a free school meal percentage of 14.60%.
The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience. For more information about the school’s vision, values, and admission arrangements, parents can visit the official website at www.bluecoatcofejunior.co.uk.
The curriculum at Blue Coat CofE Junior School is designed to foster academic achievement while encouraging personal growth and development. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic and extracurricular activities, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education. Support for pupils is a priority, with various initiatives in place to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, reflected in a free school meal percentage of 14.60%.
The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience. For more information about the school’s vision, values, and admission arrangements, parents can visit the official website at www.bluecoatcofejunior.co.uk.
Useful links
- May 2025 (download)
- September 2025 (download)
- June 2025 (download)
- Log in (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 219
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 111
- FSM %
- 14.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 219 | 108 | 111 | 240 | 14.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 234 | 121 | 113 | 240 | 14.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 230 | 121 | 109 | 240 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 230 | 121 | 109 | 232 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 243 | 127 | 116 | 240 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 245 | 120 | 125 | 240 | 10.20 |
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