Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Address: Hanch Place
Town/City: Walsall
County: West Midlands
Postcode: WS1 3AF
Telephone Number: 01922 720740
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Federation Of Blue Coat Infant And Junior Schools

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Anthony Orlik
Capacity: 296
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 314 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 104231
DfE Number: 335/3301
UKPRN: 10078357
UPRN: 200003316780
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Walsall (E08000030)
Constituency: Walsall and Bloxwich (E14001562)
Electoral Ward: St Matthew's (E05016450)
Diocese: CE20(Diocese of Lichfield)

Easting & Northing: 401744E, 298019N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 34' 50.23" N 1° 58' 32.02" W
Plus Code: 9C4WH2JF+6Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Olivia Brettell - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Mr Michael Cronogue - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Ms Anita Edwards - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 November 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2025.
  • Ms Anita Edwards - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2029.
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  • Thando Sizibia - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 October 2027.
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