Blue Coat CofE Primary School, Wotton-under-Edge

In its own words: "‘Future readiness’ for our pupils is built on the foundation of God’s Love. Therefore, we aspire to live life in all its fullness (John 10:10) and to enable others to do the same . (Matthew 22: 37-39) So, how does this vision shape Blue Coat to be a special place for children to thrive?"

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a thriving school set in the picturesque Cotswold town of Wotton under Edge. We pride ourselves on being a school in and of our community, where the children are placed firmly at the heart of everything that we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, judo, Lego, robotics, debating, forest school and cheerleading.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 16 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Blue Coat CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 77% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Blue Coat CofE Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 42 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Blue Coat CofE Primary School are The British School (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 86% maths); Kingswood Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 40% reading, 53% maths); Charfield Primary School (2.2 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 77% maths); and North Nibley CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths).

Blue Coat CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Blue Coat CofE Primary School had 24 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Blue Coat CofE Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blue Coat Primary (outside), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Blue Coat CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Blue Coat CofE Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.