Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy vs White's Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
White's Wood Academy
Gainsborough · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
195 students
| Measure | Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy Newark, East Midlands | White's Wood Academy Gainsborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #563 of 1,516 | #1507 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7127 of 15,697 | #15623 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 195 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 64.6% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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 | Newark | Gainsborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopalexanderacademy.co.uk | whiteswoodacademy.eschools.co.uk/web |
The verdict
- •Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 4.6).
- •Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 30%).
- •Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
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 Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy better than White's Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy ranks higher (53.8 vs 4.6 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 Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy and White's Wood Academy?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Newark and Gainsborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy: 195. White's Wood Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy and White's Wood Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy is 563rd of 1,516 and White's Wood Academy is 1507th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).