Alder Community High School vs Dowson Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 844 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Community High School
Hyde · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
912 students
Dowson Primary Academy
Hyde · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
477 students
| Measure | Alder Community High School Hyde, North West | Dowson Primary Academy Hyde, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #223 of 536 | #884 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1938 of 4,090 | #7341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 912 | 477 |
| Pupils on roll | 912 | 477 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hyde | Hyde |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aldercommunityhighschool.org.uk/ | www.dowsonprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Dowson Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 50.6).
- •Alder Community High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 477.
- •Alder Community High School is a local authority school while Dowson Primary Academy is a academy 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 Alder Community High School better than Dowson Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dowson Primary Academy ranks higher (53.0 vs 50.6 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 Alder Community High School and Dowson Primary Academy?
About 844 m in a straight line, between Hyde and Hyde in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alder Community High School: 912. Dowson Primary Academy: 477. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alder Community High School and Dowson Primary Academy rank in North West?
Alder Community High School is 223rd of 536 and Dowson Primary Academy is 884th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).