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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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