King David High School vs The Blue Coat School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King David High School
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
744 students
The Blue Coat School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,232 students
| Measure | King David High School Liverpool, North West | The Blue Coat School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #46 of 536 | #8 of 536 |
| National rank | #458 of 4,090 | #69 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 744 | 1,232 |
| Pupils on roll | 744 | 1,232 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 79.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.5% | 97.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.67 | 7.80 |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | 47.3 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingdavidliverpool.co.uk/ | www.bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Blue Coat School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 84.4).
- •The Blue Coat School is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 744.
- •King David High School is a local authority school while The Blue Coat 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 King David High School better than The Blue Coat School?
On the Success Index (England), The Blue Coat School ranks higher (96.3 vs 84.4 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 King David High School and The Blue Coat School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King David High School: 744. The Blue Coat School: 1,232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King David High School and The Blue Coat School rank in North West?
King David High School is 46th of 536 and The Blue Coat School is 8th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).