Altrincham College vs Fulwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altrincham College
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
973 students
Fulwood Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
973 students
| Measure | Altrincham College Altrincham, North West | Fulwood Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 536 | #366 of 536 |
| National rank | #1538 of 4,090 | #3024 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 973 | 973 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 973 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.3% | 31.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69% | 51.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | – |
| town | Altrincham | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.altrinchamcollege.com/ | www.fulwoodacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Altrincham College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 28.8).
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 Altrincham College better than Fulwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Altrincham College ranks higher (59.0 vs 28.8 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 Altrincham College and Fulwood Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Altrincham College: 973. Fulwood Academy: 973. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Altrincham College and Fulwood Academy rank in North West?
Altrincham College is 181st of 536 and Fulwood Academy is 366th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).