Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy vs The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 6.8 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
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
Alford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy Alford, East Midlands | The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern Alford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #30 of 329 | #126 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #425 of 4,090 | #1911 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 565 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 565 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 72.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | – |
| town | Alford | Alford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.qegs.co.uk | www.st-margarets-pri.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 81.6).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is the larger school with 565 students compared with 75.
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy 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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy better than The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy ranks higher (85.4 vs 81.6 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 The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Alford and Alford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy: 565. The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy and The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern rank in East Midlands?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is 30th 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).