The Blue Coat CofE School vs Westwood Boys School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 528 m 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
Westwood Boys School
Oldham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
44 students
| Measure | The Blue Coat CofE School Oldham, North West | Westwood Boys School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #44 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #449 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,702 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,702 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | 55% |
| 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/ | – |
The verdict
- •The Blue Coat CofE School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 44.
- •The Blue Coat CofE School is a academy school while Westwood Boys School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •The Blue Coat CofE School is co-educational and Westwood Boys School is boys.
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 Westwood Boys School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Blue Coat CofE School and Westwood Boys School?
About 528 m 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. Westwood Boys School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Blue Coat CofE School and Westwood Boys School rank in North West?
The Blue Coat CofE School is 44th of 536 and Westwood Boys School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).