Oldbury Wells School vs St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oldbury Wells School
Bridgnorth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students
St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Bridgnorth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
| Measure | Oldbury Wells School Bridgnorth, West Midlands | St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Bridgnorth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 493 | #1057 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1717 of 4,090 | #10309 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 740 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 63.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bridgnorth | Bridgnorth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oldburywells.com | www.stmarysbc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oldbury Wells School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 39.3).
- •Oldbury Wells School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 188.
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 Oldbury Wells School better than St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oldbury Wells School ranks higher (55.0 vs 39.3 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 Oldbury Wells School and St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bridgnorth and Bridgnorth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oldbury Wells School: 740. St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oldbury Wells School and St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Oldbury Wells School is 154th of 493 and St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is 1057th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).