Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School vs William Alvey School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
571 students
William Alvey School
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
570 students
| Measure | Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | William Alvey School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #911 of 1,516 | #324 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10334 of 15,697 | #4490 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 571 | 570 |
| Pupils on roll | 571 | 570 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 136% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 18% |
| 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 | Loughborough | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hall-orchard.leics.sch.uk | www.williamalvey.net |
The verdict
- •William Alvey School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 39.1).
- •William Alvey School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 55%).
- •William Alvey School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 4%).
- •Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 570.
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 Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School better than William Alvey School?
On the Success Index (England), William Alvey School ranks higher (67.0 vs 39.1 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 Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School and William Alvey School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School: 571. William Alvey School: 570. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School and William Alvey School rank in East Midlands?
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School is 911th of 1,516 and William Alvey School is 324th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).