King Edward VI High School for Girls vs The Blue Coat School Birmingham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI High School for Girls
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
664 students
The Blue Coat School Birmingham
Birmingham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
709 students
| Measure | King Edward VI High School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands | The Blue Coat School Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #214 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #2185 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 664 | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | 664 | 709 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 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 | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 51.7 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kehs.org.uk/ | www.thebluecoatschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Blue Coat School Birmingham is the larger school with 709 students compared with 664.
- •King Edward VI High School for Girls is girls and The Blue Coat School Birmingham is co-educational.
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 King Edward VI High School for Girls 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 King Edward VI High School for Girls and The Blue Coat School Birmingham?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI High School for Girls: 664. The Blue Coat School Birmingham: 709. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI High School for Girls and The Blue Coat School Birmingham rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI High School for Girls is 214th of 493 and The Blue Coat School Birmingham is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).