Alde Valley Academy vs Summerhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alde Valley Academy
Leiston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
645 students
Summerhill School
Leiston · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
51 students
| Measure | Alde Valley Academy Leiston, East of England | Summerhill School Leiston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #424 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #3525 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–18 |
| Students | 645 | 51 |
| Pupils on roll | 645 | 51 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 115.2% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leiston | Leiston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aldevalley.suffolk.sch.uk | www.summerhillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Alde Valley Academy is the larger school with 645 students compared with 51.
- •Alde Valley Academy is a academy school while Summerhill School is a independent 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 Alde Valley Academy better than Summerhill School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alde Valley Academy and Summerhill School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leiston and Leiston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alde Valley Academy: 645. Summerhill School: 51. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alde Valley Academy and Summerhill School rank in East of England?
Alde Valley Academy is 424th of 460 and Summerhill School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).