The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern vs Theddlethorpe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
Alford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Theddlethorpe Academy
Mablethorpe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
98 students
| Measure | The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern Alford, East Midlands | Theddlethorpe Academy Mablethorpe, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 1,516 | #935 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1911 of 15,697 | #10551 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 75 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 38% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Alford | Mablethorpe |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-margarets-pri.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.theddlethorpeacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 38.2).
- •The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 63%).
- •The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern does better on ks2: higher standard (38% vs 6%).
- •Theddlethorpe Academy is the larger school with 98 students compared with 75.
- •The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern is a local authority school while Theddlethorpe Academy is a academy 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 The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern better than Theddlethorpe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern ranks higher (81.6 vs 38.2 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 The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern and Theddlethorpe Academy?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Alford and Mablethorpe in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern: 75. Theddlethorpe Academy: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern and Theddlethorpe Academy rank in East Midlands?
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern is 126th of 1,516 and Theddlethorpe Academy is 935th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).