King Edward VI Academy vs St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 9.0 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
St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby
Alford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
145 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Academy Spilsby, East Midlands | St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby Alford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 329 | #615 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3478 of 4,090 | #7665 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Spilsby | Alford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kingedwardacademy.co.uk | www.st-helenascofe.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 20.7).
- •King Edward VI Academy is the larger school with 357 students compared with 145.
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 St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby?
On the Success Index (England), St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby ranks higher (51.5 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 St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Spilsby and Alford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Academy: 357. St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Academy and St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby rank in East Midlands?
King Edward VI Academy is 283rd of 329 and St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby is 615th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).