Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School vs The Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 706 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
176 students
The Alternative School
Accrington · Independent all-through · Ages 6–18
172 students
| Measure | Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West | The Alternative School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1857 of 2,286 | #535 of 536 |
| National rank | #13620 of 15,697 | #4080 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 6–18 |
| Students | 176 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 2.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-marymagdalens.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.thealternativeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.4 vs 2.2).
- •Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 172.
- •Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The Alternative 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 Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School better than The Alternative School?
On the Success Index (England), Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (22.4 vs 2.2 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 Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School and The Alternative School?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School: 176. The Alternative School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School and The Alternative School rank in North West?
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is 1857th of 2,286 and The Alternative School is 535th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).