Arden vs Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,812 students
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,815 students
| Measure | Arden Solihull, West Midlands | Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 493 | #96 of 493 |
| National rank | #272 of 4,090 | #1208 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,812 | 1,815 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,812 | 1,815 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 121.6% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.6 | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 73.3% | 56.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88.5% | 76.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.28 | 4.66 |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | 33.5 |
| town | Solihull | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arden.solihull.sch.uk/ | www.bluecoatschool.com |
The verdict
- •Arden scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 65.7).
- •Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is the larger school with 1,815 students compared with 1,812.
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 Arden better than Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College?
On the Success Index (England), Arden ranks higher (89.7 vs 65.7 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 Arden and Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden: 1,812. Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College: 1,815. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden and Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College rank in West Midlands?
Arden is 16th of 493 and Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is 96th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).