Harborne Primary School vs The Blue Coat School Birmingham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 874 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborne Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
The Blue Coat School Birmingham
Birmingham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
709 students
| Measure | Harborne Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Blue Coat School Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 709 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | – | 98.5% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.harborneprimary.co.uk | www.thebluecoatschool.com |
The verdict
- •Harborne Primary School 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 Primary School 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 Primary School and The Blue Coat School Birmingham?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
How do Harborne Primary School and The Blue Coat School Birmingham rank in West Midlands?
Harborne Primary School is unranked and The Blue Coat School Birmingham is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).