Alford Primary School vs John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 134 m 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
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
Alford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
650 students
| Measure | Alford Primary School Alford, East Midlands | John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College Alford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 1,516 | #311 of 329 |
| National rank | #6468 of 15,697 | #3845 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 304 | 650 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 650 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 55.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 19.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Alford | Alford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.alford.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.jstc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Alford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 13.8).
- •John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is the larger school with 650 students compared with 304.
- •Alford Primary School is a local authority school while John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College 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 John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College?
On the Success Index (England), Alford Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 13.8 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 John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College?
About 134 m in a straight line, between Alford and Alford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alford Primary School: 304. John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College: 650. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alford Primary School and John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College rank in East Midlands?
Alford Primary School is 502nd of 1,516 and John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is 311th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).