Blue Coat Church of England Academy vs Hydesville Tower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 845 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
Hydesville Tower School
Walsall · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
247 students
| Measure | Blue Coat Church of England Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Hydesville Tower School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #455 of 493 | #17 of 493 |
| National rank | #3854 of 4,090 | #273 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 972 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 972 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 59.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 108% | 64.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | 57.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.2% | 71% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.9% | 93.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | 25.1 | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatacademy.org/ | www.hydesville.com |
The verdict
- •Hydesville Tower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 13.6).
- •Blue Coat Church of England Academy is the larger school with 972 students compared with 247.
- •Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a academy school while Hydesville Tower School is a independent 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 Hydesville Tower School?
On the Success Index (England), Hydesville Tower School ranks higher (89.7 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 Hydesville Tower School?
About 845 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. Hydesville Tower School: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blue Coat Church of England Academy and Hydesville Tower School rank in West Midlands?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy is 455th of 493 and Hydesville Tower School is 17th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).