Malcolm Sargent Primary School vs The Bluecoat School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malcolm Sargent Primary School
Stamford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
604 students
The Bluecoat School
Stamford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
119 students
| Measure | Malcolm Sargent Primary School Stamford, East Midlands | The Bluecoat School Stamford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 1,516 | #885 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4950 of 15,697 | #10159 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 604 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 604 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 49.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 49% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stamford | Stamford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.malcolmsargentschool.co.uk | www.bluecoatprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Malcolm Sargent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 40.0).
- •Malcolm Sargent Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 61%).
- •Malcolm Sargent Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Malcolm Sargent Primary School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 119.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Malcolm Sargent Primary School better than The Bluecoat School?
On the Success Index (England), Malcolm Sargent Primary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 40.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Malcolm Sargent Primary School and The Bluecoat School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Stamford and Stamford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malcolm Sargent Primary School: 604. The Bluecoat School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malcolm Sargent Primary School and The Bluecoat School rank in East Midlands?
Malcolm Sargent Primary School is 370th of 1,516 and The Bluecoat School is 885th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).