Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School vs Hydesville Tower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 784 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
366 students
Hydesville Tower School
Walsall · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
247 students
| Measure | Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Walsall, West Midlands | Hydesville Tower School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #936 of 1,690 | #17 of 493 |
| National rank | #9231 of 15,697 | #273 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 366 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 366 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 64.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 93.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk | www.hydesville.com |
The verdict
- •Hydesville Tower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 44.2).
- •Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 247.
- •Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School is a local authority 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 Aided Junior School better than Hydesville Tower School?
On the Success Index (England), Hydesville Tower School ranks higher (89.7 vs 44.2 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 Aided Junior School and Hydesville Tower School?
About 784 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 Junior School: 366. Hydesville Tower School: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School and Hydesville Tower School rank in West Midlands?
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School is 936th of 1,690 and Hydesville Tower School is 17th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).