Harborne Academy vs The Blue Coat School Birmingham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 208 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborne Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
627 students
The Blue Coat School Birmingham
Birmingham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
709 students
| Measure | Harborne Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | The Blue Coat School Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #265 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #2493 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 627 | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | 627 | 709 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 104.5% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.harborneacademy.co.uk/ | www.thebluecoatschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Blue Coat School Birmingham is the larger school with 709 students compared with 627.
- •Harborne Academy is a academy school while The Blue Coat School Birmingham 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 Harborne Academy better than The Blue Coat School Birmingham?
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 Harborne Academy and The Blue Coat School Birmingham?
About 208 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harborne Academy: 627. The Blue Coat School Birmingham: 709. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harborne Academy and The Blue Coat School Birmingham rank in West Midlands?
Harborne Academy is 265th of 493 and The Blue Coat School Birmingham is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).