Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School vs Mayfield Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 489 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
314 students
Mayfield Preparatory School
WALSALL · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
| Measure | Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Walsall, West Midlands | Mayfield Preparatory School WALSALL, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1466 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #13796 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 314 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | WALSALL |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk | www.mayfieldprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 178.
- •Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is a local authority 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 Aided Infant School 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 Aided Infant School and Mayfield Preparatory School?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Walsall and WALSALL in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School: 314. Mayfield Preparatory School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School and Mayfield Preparatory School rank in West Midlands?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is 1466th of 1,690 and Mayfield Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).