Brighton Hill Community School vs The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 733 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Hill Community School
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,284 students
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
837 students
| Measure | Brighton Hill Community School Basingstoke, South East | The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #310 of 679 | #600 of 679 |
| National rank | #1689 of 4,090 | #3674 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,284 | 837 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,284 | 837 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.1% | 19.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.4% | 44% |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | 2.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightonhill.org/ | www.tbcsbasingstoke.org |
The verdict
- •Brighton Hill Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.5 vs 18.1).
- •Brighton Hill Community School is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 837.
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 Brighton Hill Community School better than The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
On the Success Index (England), Brighton Hill Community School ranks higher (55.5 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 Brighton Hill Community School and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton Hill Community School: 1,284. The Blue Coat School Basingstoke: 837. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton Hill Community School and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke rank in South East?
Brighton Hill Community School is 310th of 679 and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is 600th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).