Alderman Peel High School vs Trumpington Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 99 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
Trumpington Community College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
613 students
| Measure | Alderman Peel High School Wells-next-the-Sea, East of England | Trumpington Community College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #213 of 460 | #167 of 460 |
| National rank | #1702 of 4,090 | #1326 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 606 | 613 |
| Pupils on roll | 606 | 613 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 115.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.2% | 55.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.9% | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | 4.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wells-next-the-Sea | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.wensumtrust.org.uk/aldermanpeel | www.trumpingtoncc.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Trumpington Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 55.2).
- •Trumpington Community College is the larger school with 613 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 Trumpington Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Trumpington Community College ranks higher (63.3 vs 55.2 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 Trumpington Community College?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Wells-next-the-Sea and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderman Peel High School: 606. Trumpington Community College: 613. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman Peel High School and Trumpington Community College rank in East of England?
Alderman Peel High School is 213th of 460 and Trumpington Community College is 167th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).