Bishop Vesey's Grammar School vs Coppice Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,455 students
Coppice Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
415 students
| Measure | Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Coppice Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #9 of 493 | #23 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #109 of 4,090 | #279 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,455 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,455 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 92% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 77.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.4 | – |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bvgs.co.uk/ | coppiceprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (95.1 vs 95.5).
- •Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 415.
- •Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a academy school while Coppice Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is boys and Coppice Primary School is co-educational.
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 Bishop Vesey's Grammar School better than Coppice Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bishop Vesey's Grammar School and Coppice Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School: 1,455. Coppice Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Vesey's Grammar School and Coppice Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is 9th of 493 and Coppice Primary School is 23rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).