The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 141
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 41.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Houlton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Green Lane, The Bluecoat School, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStamford Welland Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 430m away
Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Stamford Junior School
Independent · 1.5km away
Malcolm Sargent Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Meadows View School
Independent · 2.0km away
Casterton College Rutland
Secondary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Bluecoat School's Ofsted rating?
The Bluecoat School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bluecoat School?
The Bluecoat School currently has 141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bluecoat School take?
The Bluecoat School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Bluecoat School?
The Bluecoat School is in Stamford, PE9 1HE, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bluecoat School have a sixth form?
No, The Bluecoat School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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