Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.