The Bluecoat School
Green Lane, The Bluecoat School, Stamford, PE9 1HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Bluecoat School is a primary school in Stamford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 5th of 10 primary schools in Stamford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2025, report published 31 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Pupils are happy at this school. They enjoy playing and learning together with their friends. Pupils feel safe and know that there are trusted adults they can talk to if they have any worries. When the occasional 'fall outs' happen, they know that they will be sorted out, so they are friends again. Pupils strive to model the school's values of 'responsibility, independence and resilience' throughout the school day. The school has high expectations for all its pupils. School and trust leaders work closely together to identify ways to ensure pupils succeed in all areas of school life. Pupils typically achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy the range of extra-curricular opportunities on offer. They talk enthusiastically about the range of clubs they attend and looking after the school's animals, including Jim, the therapy dog. All pupils benefit from outdoor learning in the school's different areas. The school is a central part of the local community. Building positive relationships with parents and carers is a high priority for the school. Events, such as a family stargazing evening and using the community allotment, help to bring parents into the school and support learning.
What the school should improve
- The curriculums in a few subjects have not yet shown their full impact. Pupils cannot explain some detailed knowledge in these subjects. The school should continue to strengthen its approach to checking and closing gaps in knowledge in these subjects and ensure that pupils are given regular opportunities to practise and deepen their knowledge.
- The school has struggled to ensure regular attendance for some pupils. Too many pupils do not attend school as often as they should. This prevents pupils from learning. Leaders should continue to prioritise the work that they have already started and ensure that pupils' absence is reduced even further.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
119 pupils on roll, with places for 243
Schools near The Bluecoat School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 60% met the expected standard |
| St George's Church of England Aided Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 72% met the expected standard |
| Stamford Junior School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Malcolm Sargent Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Lloyd
- Phone
- 01780764202
- Address
- Green Lane, The Bluecoat School, Stamford, PE9 1HE
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 148371
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.