John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College vs The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 7.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
Alford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
650 students
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
Alford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College Alford, East Midlands | The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern Alford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #311 of 329 | #126 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3845 of 4,090 | #1911 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 650 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 650 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 55.3% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| 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.jstc.org.uk | www.st-margarets-pri.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 13.8).
- •John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is the larger school with 650 students compared with 75.
- •John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is a academy school while The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern is a local authority 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 John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College better than The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern?
On the Success Index (England), The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern ranks higher (81.6 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 John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College and The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Alford and Alford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College: 650. The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College and The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern rank in East Midlands?
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is 311th of 329 and The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern is 126th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).