Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Springhill Road, Walsall, WS1 2LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School is a primary school in Walsall for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 21st of 50 primary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2015, report published 1 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
Everyone at Blue Coat wants pupils to 'let their light shine'. Pupils become well-rounded and confident individuals. They are happy in school and feel safe. They know they can talk to an adult in school if they have any concerns. 'Heart-warming, caring, and kind' were just some of the words used by pupils when they were asked about their school. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils work hard and achieve well by the end of Year 6. They are attentive in lessons. Pupils listen carefully to adults and each other. They participate in discussions respectfully. At playtimes, the vast majority play together well. Staff are on hand if they need them. Music is of high importance. Every pupil in Years 5 and 6 has the opportunity to learn to play an instrument and gain an accreditation. Pupils demonstrate exceptional patience and resilience when learning to play instruments such as steel pans, violin, clarinet or trumpet. They relish performing the pieces they have learned to parents and visitors. Pupils are proud to share their learning as part of the many parent and carer workshops on offer. Parents appreciate these opportunities, which help them support their child's learning at home.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, gaps in pupils' mathematical understanding are not addressed and some pupils are moved on to new concepts too quickly. As a result, some pupils are left confused and unclear about what they need to do when asked to complete work independently. The school should ensure that staff consistently make thorough checks on pupils' learning to address misconceptions effectively and adapt teaching accordingly.
- During lunchtimes, the playground space becomes overly busy and dominated by some pupils involved in a limited number of activities. This restricts the playing space for others. The school should ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to play games and use the available equipment, providing pupils with a chance to develop important social skills at these unstructured times.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
366 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mayfield Preparatory School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Chuckery Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Anthony Orlik
- Phone
- 01922720921
- Address
- Springhill Road, Walsall, WS1 2LP
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 104230
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.