The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 219
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Lysa Grieve (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Langley Road, Newton Hall Estate, Durham, DH1 5LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDurham Newton Hall Infants' School
Primary · Very close
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Primary · 388m away
Framwellgate School Durham
Secondary · 661m away
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Primary · 785m away
Finchale Primary School
Primary · 968m away
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Special school · 1.0km away
Durham Sixth Form Centre
16 plus · 1.9km away
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School take?
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is in Durham, DH1 5LP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Blue Coat CofE (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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