St George's Academy vs William Alvey School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 650 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St George's Academy
Sleaford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,281 students
William Alvey School
Sleaford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
570 students
| Measure | St George's Academy Sleaford, East Midlands | William Alvey School Sleaford, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 329 | #324 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3143 of 4,090 | #4490 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,281 | 570 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,281 | 570 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | – |
| town | Sleaford | Sleaford |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-georges-academy.org/ | www.williamalvey.net |
The verdict
- •William Alvey School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 26.2).
- •St George's Academy is the larger school with 2,281 students compared with 570.
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 St George's Academy better than William Alvey School?
On the Success Index (England), William Alvey School ranks higher (67.0 vs 26.2 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 St George's Academy and William Alvey School?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Sleaford and Sleaford in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St George's Academy: 2,281. William Alvey School: 570. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St George's Academy and William Alvey School rank in East Midlands?
St George's Academy is 255th of 329 and William Alvey School is 324th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).