Huntington Community Primary School vs The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntington Community Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
385 students
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,253 students
| Measure | Huntington Community Primary School Chester, North West | The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #783 of 2,286 | #96 of 536 |
| National rank | #6557 of 15,697 | #850 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 385 | 1,253 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 1,253 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.7 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.huntington.cheshire.sch.uk | www.bishopschester.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.7 vs 56.6).
- •The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 385.
- •Huntington Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High 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 Huntington Community Primary School better than The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School ranks higher (73.7 vs 56.6 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 Huntington Community Primary School and The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huntington Community Primary School: 385. The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School: 1,253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huntington Community Primary School and The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School rank in North West?
Huntington Community Primary School is 783rd of 2,286 and The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is 96th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).