Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School vs William Alvey School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 7.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School
Sleaford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
William Alvey School
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
570 students
| Measure | Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School Sleaford, East Midlands | William Alvey School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1270 of 1,516 | #324 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13407 of 15,697 | #4490 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 161 | 570 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 570 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Sleaford | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.heckington.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.williamalvey.net |
The verdict
- •William Alvey School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 23.8).
- •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 0%).
- •William Alvey School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 161.
- •Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School is a local authority school while William Alvey School 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 Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School better than William Alvey School?
On the Success Index (England), William Alvey School ranks higher (67.0 vs 23.8 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 Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School and William Alvey School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School: 161. William Alvey School: 570. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School and William Alvey School rank in East Midlands?
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School is 1270th of 1,516 and William Alvey School is 324th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).