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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is a voluntary aided primary school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 317 pupils, and a capacity of 296 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–7

Age range

317

Pupils

296

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is managed by Walsall and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 317 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 296 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School — School Information

Full address
Hanch Place, Walsall, WS1 3AF
Local authority
Walsall
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
39% of pupils
DfE URN
104231

Other Primary Schools in Walsall

If Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

Is Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes — Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School currently has 317 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 296 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School?

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Walsall before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School cover?

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is a primary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School?

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.