Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Langley Road Newton Hall Estate Durham DH1 5LP |
| Phone | 01913865975 |
| Reference Number | 114274 |
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School continues to demonstrate strong performance as a good school with a caring culture and supportive environment for pupils. The leadership ensures high standards and independence through various initiatives that engage students in their community. While the school's curriculum is well-structured, there are areas needing development to ensure consistency across all subjects. Most pupils are engaged and show respect, although some concerns regarding language use during social times have been observed.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 219 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.32%
Girls: 50.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 4 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 5 | 30 | 33 | 63 |
| 6 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and high expectations for behaviour
- Pupils feel safe and supported within a caring culture
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Broad curriculum that promotes financial skills and well-being
- Thorough training for teachers leading to confident instruction
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent understanding and implementation of the curriculum in some subjects
- Some pupils use derogatory language during social times
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | 1.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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Framwellgate School Durham
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0.41 miles |
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New College Durham
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