King Edward VI Academy vs Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 10 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Academy
Spilsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
357 students
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Alford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
565 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Academy Spilsby, East Midlands | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy Alford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #283 of 329 | #30 of 329 |
| National rank | #3478 of 4,090 | #425 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 357 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 565 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | 60.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.1% | 72.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.8% | 95.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 5.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.9 |
| town | Spilsby | Alford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kingedwardacademy.co.uk | www.qegs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 20.7).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is the larger school with 565 students compared with 357.
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 King Edward VI Academy better than Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy ranks higher (85.4 vs 20.7 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 King Edward VI Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Spilsby and Alford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Academy: 357. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy rank in East Midlands?
King Edward VI Academy is 283rd of 329 and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is 30th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).