Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School vs Highfield Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
369 students
Highfield Community Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
| Measure | Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Chester, North West | Highfield Community Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1314 of 2,286 | #1426 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10298 of 15,697 | #11061 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 369 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 369 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chesterbluecoatce.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.highfield-blacon.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.3 vs 35.9).
- •Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 50%).
- •Highfield Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 218.
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 Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School better than Highfield Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 35.9 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 Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School and Highfield Community Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School: 369. Highfield Community Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School and Highfield Community Primary School rank in North West?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is 1314th of 2,286 and Highfield Community Primary School is 1426th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).