The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 50.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mr Anthony Orlik (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Springhill Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2LP
Town setting
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The Ladder School
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Questions parents ask
What is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School take?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School is in Walsall, WS1 2LP, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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