Blue Coat CofE Primary School
URN: 115734 • Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7BD
Overview
- Name
- Blue Coat CofE Primary School
- URN
- 115734
- 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
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Glyn Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01453525020
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7BD
Summary
Blue Coat CofE Primary School, located in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender student body of 316 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 315. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values, aiming to prepare students for their future through a vision of 'Future Readiness' based on the teachings of love and empathy.
The curriculum at Blue Coat is designed around a problem-based approach, emphasizing long-term memory retention and cultural capital. It incorporates a range of subjects, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education while also focusing on early reading and phonics. The school promotes a holistic understanding of emotional and mental health, offering support through its PSHE curriculum and dedicated staff, including an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) and a trainee play therapist.
As a Church of England school, Blue Coat places significant importance on its Christian distinctiveness, encouraging pupils to reflect on their beliefs and respect diverse perspectives. This approach not only enriches the educational experience but also fosters a strong sense of community within the school and the wider locality.
The curriculum at Blue Coat is designed around a problem-based approach, emphasizing long-term memory retention and cultural capital. It incorporates a range of subjects, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education while also focusing on early reading and phonics. The school promotes a holistic understanding of emotional and mental health, offering support through its PSHE curriculum and dedicated staff, including an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) and a trainee play therapist.
As a Church of England school, Blue Coat places significant importance on its Christian distinctiveness, encouraging pupils to reflect on their beliefs and respect diverse perspectives. This approach not only enriches the educational experience but also fosters a strong sense of community within the school and the wider locality.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Charfield Primary School (72.2)
- Alexander Hosea Primary School (63.3)
- The British School (60.1)
- North Nibley CofE Primary School (58.7)
- Hillesley Church of England Primary School (58.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 316
- Boys
- 162
- Girls
- 154
- FSM %
- 10.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 316 | 162 | 154 | 315 | 10.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 314 | 158 | 156 | 315 | 10.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 296 | 156 | 140 | 315 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 296 | 156 | 140 | 315 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 303 | 162 | 141 | 315 | 6.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 296 | 166 | 130 | 315 | 6.80 |
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