St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs The Blue Coat School Birmingham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 954 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
The Blue Coat School Birmingham
Birmingham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
709 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Blue Coat School Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #173 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #2051 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 418 | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 709 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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.stmaryrc.bham.sch.uk | www.thebluecoatschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Blue Coat School Birmingham is the larger school with 709 students compared with 418.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 St Mary's Catholic 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School and The Blue Coat School Birmingham?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 418. The Blue Coat School Birmingham: 709. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and The Blue Coat School Birmingham rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 173rd of 1,690 and The Blue Coat School Birmingham is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).