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The Bluecoat School

South Kesteven, PE9 1HEPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#10,864
of 13,686 nationally

About The Bluecoat School

The Bluecoat School’s Key Stage 2 results present a mixed picture when set against the Lincolnshire local authority average. While 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, this sits below the LA average of 57%. The school’s ranking within South Kesteven places it 36th out of 48 primary schools, putting it in the bottom half locally and in the bottom 50% nationally. However, the data also shows some bright spots: 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in writing, and average scores in reading (102) and maths (103) are close to the national benchmark of 100. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading (29%) and maths (21%) is respectable, though the combined higher standard figure of 14% is modest. With 41.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a significantly disadvantaged intake, which provides important context for these outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreen Lane, The Bluecoat School, Stamford, South Kesteven, PE9 1HE
HeadteacherEmma Houlton
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils141
Free School Meals (FSM)41.4%
School Capacity141 / 243 (58% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballAthleticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: bluecoatprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bluecoat School

The Bluecoat School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.