Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy vs William Alvey School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 728 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Sleaford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
747 students
William Alvey School
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
570 students
| Measure | Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Sleaford, East Midlands | William Alvey School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 329 | #324 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #238 of 4,090 | #4490 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 747 | 570 |
| Pupils on roll | 747 | 570 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 85.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.8 | – |
| town | Sleaford | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kshs.uk | www.williamalvey.net |
The verdict
- •Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 67.0).
- •Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is the larger school with 747 students compared with 570.
- •Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is girls and William Alvey School is co-educational.
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 Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy better than William Alvey School?
On the Success Index (England), Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy ranks higher (90.9 vs 67.0 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 Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy and William Alvey School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy: 747. William Alvey School: 570. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy and William Alvey School rank in East Midlands?
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is 15th of 329 and William Alvey School is 324th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).