Blue Coat Church of England Academy vs Mayfield Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 539 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
Mayfield Preparatory School
WALSALL · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
| Measure | Blue Coat Church of England Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Mayfield Preparatory School WALSALL, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #455 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #3854 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 972 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 972 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 59.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 108% | 84% |
| 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.mayfieldprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blue Coat Church of England Academy is the larger school with 972 students compared with 178.
- •Blue Coat Church of England Academy is a academy school while Mayfield Preparatory 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 Mayfield Preparatory 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 Blue Coat Church of England Academy and Mayfield Preparatory School?
About 539 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. Mayfield Preparatory School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blue Coat Church of England Academy and Mayfield Preparatory School rank in West Midlands?
Blue Coat Church of England Academy is 455th of 493 and Mayfield Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).