Bedlington West End Primary School vs Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedlington West End Primary School
Bedlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
214 students
| Measure | Bedlington West End Primary School Bedlington, North East | Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #463 of 811 | #279 of 811 |
| National rank | #9328 of 15,697 | #5624 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 214 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.3% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 12% |
| 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 | Bedlington | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.westend.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.bluecoatcofejunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 43.7).
- •Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 57%).
- •Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
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 Bedlington West End Primary School better than Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School ranks higher (61.1 vs 43.7 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 Bedlington West End Primary School and Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Bedlington and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedlington West End Primary School: 214. Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedlington West End Primary School and Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School rank in North East?
Bedlington West End Primary School is 463rd of 811 and Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is 279th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).