Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy vs St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 143 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Alford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
565 students
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glossop · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
577 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy Alford, East Midlands | St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy Glossop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 329 | #228 of 329 |
| National rank | #425 of 4,090 | #2880 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 565 | 577 |
| Pupils on roll | 565 | 577 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.5 | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 72.2% | 25.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.8% | 51.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.62 | 3.30 |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | – |
| town | Alford | Glossop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.qegs.co.uk | www.stphiliphowardglossop.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 31.6).
- •St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 577 students compared with 565.
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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy better than St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy ranks higher (85.4 vs 31.6 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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy and St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Alford and Glossop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy: 565. St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy: 577. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy and St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is 30th of 329 and St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy is 228th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).