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Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
Langley Road, Newton Hall Estate, Durham, DH1 5LP, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.4 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 50% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 12%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be positive, and the school is rated better than 56% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2012Older 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
Asian Indian3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Other2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Asian Other1.8%
White Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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54.79719, -1.57488 · DH1 5LP
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114274
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2012.
Is Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School a good school?
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School scores 56.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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