The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 316
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Glyn Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7BD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Blue Coat CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blue Coat CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blue Coat CofE Primary School?
Blue Coat CofE Primary School currently has 316 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blue Coat CofE Primary School take?
Blue Coat CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blue Coat CofE Primary School?
Blue Coat CofE Primary School is in Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BD, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blue Coat CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blue Coat CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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