St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
URN: 123536 • Bridgnorth WV15 5EQ
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School
- URN
- 123536
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Gaskin (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01746763455
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lodge Lane, Bridgnorth WV15 5EQ
Summary
St Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, located in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, is a voluntary aided institution that serves a mixed-gender population of 191 pupils, with a capacity of 294. Established in 1963, the school maintains a strong Christian ethos, rooted in its historical ties to the local church, St Mary Magdalene. This ethos is central to the school's community and informs its approach to education.
The school is part of The Trinity Federation and is known for its supportive environment, where strong leadership and dedicated staff foster a culture of care and respect. Parents have expressed appreciation for the approachable teachers and the emphasis on developing children's self-esteem and confidence alongside academic learning.
St Mary's Bluecoat is actively engaged in the community and has recently announced plans to consult on converting to academy status and joining the Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust. The school prides itself on academic excellence, sporting achievements, and community initiatives, making it a cornerstone of local educational life.
The school is part of The Trinity Federation and is known for its supportive environment, where strong leadership and dedicated staff foster a culture of care and respect. Parents have expressed appreciation for the approachable teachers and the emphasis on developing children's self-esteem and confidence alongside academic learning.
St Mary's Bluecoat is actively engaged in the community and has recently announced plans to consult on converting to academy status and joining the Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust. The school prides itself on academic excellence, sporting achievements, and community initiatives, making it a cornerstone of local educational life.
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Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 294
- Pupils
- 191
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 91
- FSM %
- 26.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 191 | 100 | 91 | 294 | 26.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 189 | 109 | 80 | 294 | 25.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 116 | 91 | 294 | 24.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 116 | 91 | 294 | 24.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 216 | 123 | 93 | 294 | 23.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 189 | 113 | 76 | 294 | 19.30 |
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