Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is a voluntary aided school serving families in Durham and the wider County Durham area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School caters for mixed pupils from 7 to 11 years. With 219 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 240, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 13 June 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.