Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Walsall, WS1 2LP · Walsall · primary school
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23rd of 60 primary schools in Walsall we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 1,044 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 4.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computer Club, Arts and Craft, Choir, Maths Games, Board games, Music Club, Forest School, and Scooter Club, alongside multi-skills sports and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 366 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How is the Forest School curriculum integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Overview
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils are described as ‘well-rounded and confident individuals’ who are happy, feel safe, and achieve well by the end of Year 6. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils ‘let their light shine’ and are well prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- The ‘carefully designed curriculum’ ensures pupils achieve well over time and are fully prepared for the next stage of their education.
- Staff model spoken language clearly and introduce ‘new and ambitious words’, helping pupils speak confidently and use a wide range of vocabulary.
- Music is of ‘high importance’, with every pupil in Years 5 and 6 having the opportunity to learn an instrument and gain accreditation.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make ‘strong gains’ and are well supported through tailored curricula and adapted activities.
- Effective transition arrangements ensure pupils who need extra help with reading receive this quickly, promoting fluency and a ‘love of reading’.
Areas to improve
- Staff must consistently make thorough checks on pupils’ mathematical learning to address misconceptions, as some pupils are currently moved on to new concepts too quickly, leading to confusion.
- The school should ensure all pupils have the opportunity to play games and use available equipment during lunchtimes, as the playground space currently becomes ‘overly busy’ and dominated by a limited number of activities.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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