Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
School Name: Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Address: Langley Road, Newton Hall Estate Town/City: Durham Postcode: DH1 5LP Telephone Number: 01913 865975 Website: www.bluecoatcofejunior.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 7-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Lysa Grieve
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 214 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.5%
URN: 114274
DfE Number: 840/3491
UKPRN: 10071023
UPRN: 200003216424
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Framwellgate & Newton Hall (E05016178)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)
Easting & Northing: 427430E, 544783N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 47' 52.16" N 1° 34' 29.02" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQCXG+44
DfE Record: View record
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- Dr Paul Beetham - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
- Mrs Jenny Bruce - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
- Revd Caroline Dick - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2016 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 9 April 2026.
- Mrs Heidi Donkin - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
- Mrs Lysa Grieve - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Derick Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2029.
- Mr David Knapton - Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 June 2027.
- Mrs Carolyn Mason - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 3 October 2028.
- Mrs Natalie Reagan-Snowdon - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 December 2029.
- Mrs Emily Jane Royle - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
- Mrs Jennifer Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 25 September 2029.
- Mr Alan Welch - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2029.