Blue Coat Church of England Academy vs Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 127 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
972 students
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
314 students
| Measure | Blue Coat Church of England Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #455 of 493 | #1466 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3854 of 4,090 | #13796 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 972 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 972 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 59.5% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 108% | 106.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.1 | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatacademy.org/ | www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.2 vs 13.6).
- •Blue Coat Church of England Academy is the larger school with 972 students compared with 314.
- •Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a academy school while Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is a local authority 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 Church of England Academy better than Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School ranks higher (21.2 vs 13.6 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 Church of England Academy and Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School?
About 127 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy: 972. Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blue Coat Church of England Academy and Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy is 455th of 493 and Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is 1466th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).