Blue Coat CofE Primary School

About Blue Coat CofE Primary School

Blue Coat CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stroud community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 316 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 315 places).

Ofsted has rated Blue Coat CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Glyn Jones, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5873rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 52 in Stroud.

Blue Coat CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 38 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Blue Coat CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Film Club, Drama and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stroud, Blue Coat CofE 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.

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