What did Ofsted judge Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2012 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?

Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School has 214 pupils on roll.

What ages does Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School take?

Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.

Where is Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School located?

Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is located in Durham, DH1 5LP, County Durham.

How do I apply to Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?

Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School have a religious character?

Yes — Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?

Distance did not decide places at Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School for 2026-27 (Year 3): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.5% of pupils at Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School: Ofsted & Catchment

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 3), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2012 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?: Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School has 214 pupils on roll.
What ages does Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School take?: Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School located?: Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is located in Durham, DH1 5LP, County Durham.
How do I apply to Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?: Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School have a religious character?: Yes — Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?: Distance did not decide places at Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School for 2026-27 (Year 3): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.5% of pupils at Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 3), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places were offered at Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School, year by year →

Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2012 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?: Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School has 214 pupils on roll.
What ages does Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School take?: Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School located?: Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is located in Durham, DH1 5LP, County Durham.
How do I apply to Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?: Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School have a religious character?: Yes — Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?: Distance did not decide places at Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School for 2026-27 (Year 3): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.5% of pupils at Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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