Bablake School vs Barr's Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 376 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bablake School
Coventry · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
848 students
Barr's Hill School
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,063 students
| Measure | Bablake School Coventry, West Midlands | Barr's Hill School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #401 of 493 | #211 of 493 |
| National rank | #3373 of 4,090 | #2169 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 848 | 1,063 |
| Pupils on roll | 848 | 1,063 |
| Free school meals | – | 44.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 118% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.7 | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0.9% | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | 1.63 | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | 40.2 | 30.5 |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bablake.com | www.barrshill.coventry.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barr's Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.9 vs 22.2).
- •Barr's Hill School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 848.
- •Bablake School is a independent school while Barr's Hill 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 Bablake School better than Barr's Hill School?
On the Success Index (England), Barr's Hill School ranks higher (45.9 vs 22.2 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 Bablake School and Barr's Hill School?
About 376 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bablake School: 848. Barr's Hill School: 1,063. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bablake School and Barr's Hill School rank in West Midlands?
Bablake School is 401st of 493 and Barr's Hill School is 211th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).