Alford Primary School vs St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 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
St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby
Alford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
145 students
| Measure | Alford Primary School Alford, East Midlands | St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby Alford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 1,516 | #615 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6468 of 15,697 | #7665 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 304 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Alford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.alford.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.st-helenascofe.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Alford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 51.5).
- •Alford Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 145.
- •Alford Primary School is a local authority school while St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby 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 St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby?
On the Success Index (England), Alford Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 51.5 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 St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Alford and Alford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alford Primary School: 304. St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alford Primary School and St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby rank in East Midlands?
Alford Primary School is 502nd of 1,516 and St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby is 615th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).