Blue Coat CofE Primary School vs Charfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Coat CofE Primary School
Wotton-under-Edge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
Charfield Primary School
Wotton-Under-Edge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
| Measure | Blue Coat CofE Primary School Wotton-under-Edge, South West | Charfield Primary School Wotton-Under-Edge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #248 of 1,695 | #503 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2402 of 15,697 | #4962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 316 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wotton-under-Edge | Wotton-Under-Edge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bluecoatprimary.com | www.charfieldschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Blue Coat CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 64.4).
- •Blue Coat CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •Blue Coat CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 7%).
- •Blue Coat CofE Primary School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 209.
- •Blue Coat CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Charfield Primary School 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 Blue Coat CofE Primary School better than Charfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blue Coat CofE Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 64.4 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 Blue Coat CofE Primary School and Charfield Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Wotton-under-Edge and Wotton-Under-Edge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blue Coat CofE Primary School: 316. Charfield Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blue Coat CofE Primary School and Charfield Primary School rank in South West?
Blue Coat CofE Primary School is 248th of 1,695 and Charfield Primary School is 503rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).