Stamford Junior School vs The Bluecoat School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stamford Junior School
Stamford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
318 students
The Bluecoat School
Stamford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
119 students
| Measure | Stamford Junior School Stamford, East Midlands | The Bluecoat School Stamford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #885 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #10159 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 318 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 318 | 119 |
| Free school meals | – | 49.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.3% | 49% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | ses.lincs.sch.uk | www.bluecoatprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Stamford Junior School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 119.
- •Stamford Junior School is a independent school while The Bluecoat School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Stamford Junior School better than The Bluecoat School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Stamford Junior School and The Bluecoat School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Stamford and Stamford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Stamford Junior School: 318. The Bluecoat School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Stamford Junior School and The Bluecoat School rank in East Midlands?
Stamford Junior School is unranked and The Bluecoat School is 885th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).