Alderman Peel High School vs Fakenham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderman Peel High School
Wells-next-the-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
606 students
Fakenham Academy
Fakenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
723 students
| Measure | Alderman Peel High School Wells-next-the-Sea, East of England | Fakenham Academy Fakenham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #213 of 460 | #328 of 460 |
| National rank | #1702 of 4,090 | #2683 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 606 | 723 |
| Pupils on roll | 606 | 723 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 115.4% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.2% | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.9% | 55.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.5 |
| town | Wells-next-the-Sea | Fakenham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.wensumtrust.org.uk/aldermanpeel | www.fakenhamacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Alderman Peel High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 35.2).
- •Fakenham Academy is the larger school with 723 students compared with 606.
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 Alderman Peel High School better than Fakenham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Alderman Peel High School ranks higher (55.2 vs 35.2 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 Alderman Peel High School and Fakenham Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Wells-next-the-Sea and Fakenham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderman Peel High School: 606. Fakenham Academy: 723. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman Peel High School and Fakenham Academy rank in East of England?
Alderman Peel High School is 213th of 460 and Fakenham Academy is 328th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).