Park View Primary School vs The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 713 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park View Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
432 students
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
837 students
| Measure | Park View Primary School Basingstoke, South East | The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1965 of 2,471 | #600 of 679 |
| National rank | #11889 of 15,697 | #3674 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 432 | 837 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 837 |
| Free school meals | 50.4% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.parkviewprimary.hants.sch.uk | www.tbcsbasingstoke.org |
The verdict
- •Park View Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 18.1).
- •The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is the larger school with 837 students compared with 432.
- •Park View Primary 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 Park View Primary School better than The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
On the Success Index (England), Park View Primary School ranks higher (31.7 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 Park View Primary School and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park View Primary School: 432. The Blue Coat School Basingstoke: 837. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park View Primary School and The Blue Coat School Basingstoke rank in South East?
Park View Primary School is 1965th 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).