The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 26.4%
Governance
- Head
- Mrs Claire Gaskin (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Bridgnorth, WV15 5EQ
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Secondary · 968m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oldbury Wells School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Castlefields Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School?
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School take?
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School?
St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School is in Bridgnorth, WV15 5EQ. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Bluecoat CofE (VA) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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