Blue Coat CofE Primary School
Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BD · Gloucestershire · primary school
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44th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 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 the 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
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 CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 316 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
How does the school manage the current over-capacity status for new admissions? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Blue Coat CofE Primary School
Overview
Blue Coat CofE Primary School is described as a "nurturing and welcoming school" where pupils feel "cared for and safe." Leaders strive to make every pupil "‘future’ ready," ensuring there are "no barrier[s] to learning or participating in wider opportunities." The report highlights a strong culture where staff and pupils know each other well, and relationships are characterised by care and respect.
Strengths
- Pupils are "curious and confident," displaying "maturity" in debates and showing "respect and tolerance" through their behaviours.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," with a "passion for reading" at its core; staff are "well trained in the phonics curriculum" and provide precise support for those needing it.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "very well supported," with staff receiving necessary training to ensure support is "precise."
- Personal development is "exceptionally well supported" through a "large range of extra-curricular opportunities" that are inclusive and collaborative.
- Leaders and governors share a "well-established vision" and are "considerate of [staff] well-being," while parents are "hugely positive" about the school.
Areas to improve
- In "a few subjects, the curriculum is not fully refined," meaning pupils do not yet learn to the "depth of knowledge leaders would like to see." Leaders must ensure these areas are developed so pupils have "secure knowledge and understanding over time."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with clear procedures for reporting concerns, swift follow-up actions, and diligent record-keeping by leaders and governors.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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