Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
62%
Capacity
52
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stroud community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 52 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Broadbent, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12056th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 52 in Stroud.
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 9 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stroud, Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Stroud, Stroud, GL6 7BE |
| Headteacher | Sarah Broadbent |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 52 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 52 / 84 (62% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12056th of 13,686
Nationally
1233rd of 1,469
In South West
49th of 52
In Stroud
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
29%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
43%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Stroud
Stroud, GL6 7BE
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