Kings Furlong Junior School vs The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Furlong Junior School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
227 students
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
837 students
| Measure | Kings Furlong Junior School Basingstoke, South East | The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2097 of 2,471 | #600 of 679 |
| National rank | #12832 of 15,697 | #3674 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 227 | 837 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 837 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 19.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kingsfurlong.net/ | www.tbcsbasingstoke.org |
The verdict
- •Kings Furlong Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.9 vs 18.1).
- •The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is the larger school with 837 students compared with 227.
- •Kings Furlong Junior 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 Kings Furlong Junior School better than The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Furlong Junior School ranks higher (26.9 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 Kings Furlong Junior School and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Furlong Junior School: 227. The Blue Coat School Basingstoke: 837. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Furlong Junior School and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke rank in South East?
Kings Furlong Junior School is 2097th of 2,471 and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is 600th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).