Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School vs The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 623 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Basingstoke · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
894 students
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
837 students
| Measure | Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School Basingstoke, South East | The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 679 | #600 of 679 |
| National rank | #237 of 4,090 | #3674 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 894 | 837 |
| Pupils on roll | 894 | 837 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.3 | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.4% | 19.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.5% | 44% |
| EBacc average points | 5.65 | 2.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bcs.hants.sch.uk/ | www.tbcsbasingstoke.org |
The verdict
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 18.1).
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 837.
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is a local authority school while The Blue Coat School Basingstoke 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 Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School better than The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 18.1 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 Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School: 894. The Blue Coat School Basingstoke: 837. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke rank in South East?
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is 69th of 679 and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is 600th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).