Alford Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Alford, East Midlands LN13 9BJ · Lincolnshire
#502 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#6468 of 15,697 nationally
About Alford Primary School
Alford Primary School is a local authority primary located in Alford, in the Lincolnshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 304 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 56.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 502nd of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 304; capacity filled 72.4%.
There are 6 schools in Alford; Alford Primary School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)72%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)44.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alford Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 304
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 44.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 72.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 72%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Alford Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
Alford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
650 students · 134 m away
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Alford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
565 students · 802 m away
St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby
Alford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
145 students · 3.8 km away
Huttoft Primary & Nursery School
Alford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students · 5.5 km away
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
Alford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students · 7.2 km away
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
Skegness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
46 students · 8.4 km away
Partney Church of England Aided Primary School
Spilsby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
63 students · 8.4 km away
Sutton-on-Sea Community Primary School
Mablethorpe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
112 students · 8.6 km away
Mablethorpe Primary Academy
Mablethorpe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
320 students · 10 km away
Chapel St Leonards Primary School
Skegness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
107 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School
Glossop · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
304 students
Herrick Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
305 students
Belton Lane Community Primary School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
303 students
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
302 students
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
300 students
Inglehurst Junior School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
308 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alford Primary School a good school?
Alford Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 56.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #502 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alford Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Alford Primary School ranks #502 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #6468 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alford Primary School?
Alford Primary School had 304 students in 2025.
Is Alford Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Alford Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Alford Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alford Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.