The Alderton Infant School and Nursery vs Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
207 students
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Loughton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
486 students
| Measure | The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Loughton, East of England | Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #829 of 1,872 | #674 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6880 of 15,697 | #5532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 486 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 486 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 115% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Loughton | Loughton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ais.efspt.org | www.thomaswillingaleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 55.2).
- •Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 486 students compared with 207.
- •The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is a academy school while Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Alderton Infant School and Nursery better than Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (61.6 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 The Alderton Infant School and Nursery and Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Loughton and Loughton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery: 207. Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery: 486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Alderton Infant School and Nursery and Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is 829th of 1,872 and Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is 674th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).