Alston Primary School vs Samuel King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 0 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Primary School
Alston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Samuel King's School
Alston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
113 students
| Measure | Alston Primary School Alston, North West | Samuel King's School Alston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1964 of 2,286 | #375 of 536 |
| National rank | #14265 of 15,697 | #3080 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 88 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 48.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 30.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Alston | Alston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk | www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Samuel King's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.6 vs 18.1).
- •Samuel King's School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 88.
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 Alston Primary School better than Samuel King's School?
On the Success Index (England), Samuel King's School ranks higher (27.6 vs 18.1 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 Alston Primary School and Samuel King's School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Alston and Alston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alston Primary School: 88. Samuel King's School: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alston Primary School and Samuel King's School rank in North West?
Alston Primary School is 1964th of 2,286 and Samuel King's School is 375th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).