Admissions
The Blue Coat CE Infant and Junior Schools’ Federation is a partnership between two Church of England schools working together to provide a seamless and nurturing primary education for children aged 3 to 11.
Infant School: Located at Hanch Place, serves ages 3–7 (310 pupils on roll)
Junior School: Located at Springhill Road, serves ages 7–11 (360 pupils on roll)
The Ark (Special Resource Provision): Also at Springhill Road, serves ages 4–11 (16 pupils on roll)
Both schools are voluntary aided and uphold a Christian ethos, welcoming children from all faiths and backgrounds.
Both schools are voluntary aided and uphold a Christian ethos, welcoming children from all faiths and backgrounds.
Admissions
Admissions for Reception and Year 3 are coordinated by the Local Authority at the start of the academic year. For details, please refer to A Parent’s Guide to Admissions.
Reception (Infant School)
- Children do not automatically move from Nursery to Reception. Parents whose children attend Nursery must apply separately for a Reception place.
Year 3 (Junior School)
- Pupils attending Blue Coat Infant School do not automatically transfer to Blue Coat Junior School. A separate application and supporting documents are required.
Visit the Walsall School Admissions webpage to access the full admissions information.
Click here for Walsall Admissions
September 2026 admissions: Portal open from 4 November 2025 to 15 January 2026
A guide on completing the admissions form
In-Year Admissions
Parents wishing to apply outside the standard admission timeline should contact the school directly, as in-year admissions are managed internally.
Click below to access the application form and guidance.
For nursery or mid-year admissions, contact:
Mrs Baugh – Infant School: 01922 720740
Mrs Barry – Junior School: 01922 720921
Guidance on completing the admissions for
Oversubscription Criteria
If the number of applications exceeds the Published Admission Number, places will be offered based on the following priority:
- Looked-after and previously looked-after children
- Siblings attending either Blue Coat school at the time of application
- Children of staff:
Employed for 2+ years, and/or
Filling a post with a demonstrable skills shortage - Children whose families worship regularly at an Anglican church
- Children whose families worship at another Christian denomination*
- Children baptised or dedicated within the Christian church
- Children with special medical or social needs that can only be met at the school
- Children living nearest to the school
Applying on Faith Grounds
- Regular worship is defined as attending at least twice per month for the two years prior to application
- Parents must submit a Supplementary Information Form, along with a signed clergy declaration, to Blue Coat CE Infant School at the time of application
- The form can be obtained from the Infant School or by emailing ???? postbox@bluecoatfederation.co.uk
Supplementary Information Form
Right to Appeal
Under the School Standards & Framework Act 1998, you have the right to appeal a decision not to offer a school place. All appeals must be heard within 30 school days as specified in the School Admissions Appeals Code 2022. This means that some appeals that are submitted late in the academic year may not be heard until the start of the new school year in September.
In-Year Appeals are heard by an Independent Appeal Panel arranged by the school’s governing body.
September 2026 round appeal deadline: Friday 17 May 2026.
Contact the Infant School office (01922 720921) for the appeals procedure and to request a form.
Forms can also be downloaded from the school’s website below:
Walsall Council Appeals (Reception and Year 3)
In-Year Appeals Form - Blue Coat Federation