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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Springhill Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2LP, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.5 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 70% of pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, ranking in the top 36% nationally for KS2 results. While parent satisfaction is relatively positive at 70%, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 4% of students reach this level. Overall, it presents a supportive environment for children aged 7-11.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School keeps me informed
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child makes good progress
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
My child feels safe
78%
School supports development
74%
School has high expectations
74%
My child is happy
70%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African23.5%
Asian Pakistani20.4%
White British9.2%
Black Caribbean8.9%
Asian Bangladeshi8.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.7%
Asian Other4.5%
Asian Indian3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black Other2.0%
Other1.7%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Location
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52.58121, -1.97382 · WS1 2LP
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104230
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bluecoatfederation.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2015.
Is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School a good school?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School scores 42.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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