Alford Primary School vs Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alford Primary School
Alford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
304 students
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
Skegness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
46 students
| Measure | Alford Primary School Alford, East Midlands | Hogsthorpe Primary Academy Skegness, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #502 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #6468 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 304 | 46 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 46 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Alford | Skegness |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.alford.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.hogsthorpeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hogsthorpe Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 56.9).
- •Hogsthorpe Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 72%).
- •Hogsthorpe Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Alford Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 46.
- •Alford Primary School is a local authority school while Hogsthorpe Primary Academy is a academy 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 Alford Primary School better than Hogsthorpe Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hogsthorpe Primary Academy ranks higher (74.1 vs 56.9 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 Alford Primary School and Hogsthorpe Primary Academy?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Alford and Skegness in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alford Primary School: 304. Hogsthorpe Primary Academy: 46. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alford Primary School and Hogsthorpe Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Alford Primary School is 502nd of 1,516 and Hogsthorpe Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).