The Blue Coat CofE School vs The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
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.
The Blue Coat CofE School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,702 students
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
950 students
| Measure | The Blue Coat CofE School Oldham, North West | The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 536 | #421 of 536 |
| National rank | #449 of 4,090 | #3444 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,702 | 950 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,702 | 950 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 73.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blue-coat.org/ | www.brian-clarke.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Blue Coat CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 21.3).
- •The Blue Coat CofE School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 950.
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 The Blue Coat CofE School better than The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Blue Coat CofE School ranks higher (84.6 vs 21.3 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 The Blue Coat CofE School and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Blue Coat CofE School: 1,702. The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy: 950. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Blue Coat CofE School and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy rank in North West?
The Blue Coat CofE School is 44th of 536 and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is 421st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).