Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,815 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
| Measure | Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Coventry, West Midlands | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #96 of 493 | #195 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1208 of 4,090 | #2200 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,815 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,815 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.5 | – |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bluecoatschool.com | www.sacredheart.coventry.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 65.7).
- •Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is the larger school with 1,815 students compared with 453.
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 School and Music College better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 65.7 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 School and Music College and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College: 1,815. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is 96th of 493 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 195th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).