Schools in Alford, East Midlands (2025)
6 schools · 1,886 students · 4 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 304.
Alford, in East Midlands, has 6 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,886 students. By level there are 4 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 4 academy, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Alford's schools is 304, above the East Midlands median of 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy (85.4, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), followed by The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern (81.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Alford Primary School (56.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College (650 students), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy (565 students), Alford Primary School (304 students).
Ranked schools in Alford
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 185Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective AcademyAlford · Academy Secondary60.5 Attainment 8 · 565 students
- 282The St Margaret's Church of England School, WithernAlford · Local authority Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students
- 357Alford Primary SchoolAlford · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 304 students
- 452St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, WilloughbyAlford · Academy Primary– · 145 students
- 528Huttoft Primary & Nursery SchoolAlford · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 147 students
- 614John Spendluffe Foundation Technology CollegeAlford · Academy Secondary36.2 Attainment 8 · 650 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy Alford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 85.4 Top 25% | 60.5 Attainment 8 | 565 |
| 2 | The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern Alford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 81.6 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75 |
| 3 | Alford Primary School Alford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 56.9 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 304 |
| 4 | St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby Alford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.5 Top 50% | – | 145 |
| 5 | Huttoft Primary & Nursery School Alford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 27.8 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 147 |
| 6 | John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College Alford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 13.8 Lower 50% | 36.2 Attainment 8 | 650 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Alford side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Alford?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is the highest-ranked school in Alford with a Success Index (England) of 85.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Alford?
Alford has 6 schools (2 secondary, 4 primary) educating 1,886 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Alford?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Alford is 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.