Bluecoat Primary Academy is a Church of England academy. It has about 440 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In February 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Relative weaknesses include Finances and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Attainment:Below average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment:Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils:Below average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all below average.
Admissions:Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low.
Progress:Poor. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is poor and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances:Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Provision for special educational needs
Autistic spectrum disorder
Moderate learning difficulty
Physical disability
Social, emotional and mental health
Specific learning difficulty
Speech, language and communication
Visual impairment
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.