Alderwood School vs Crestwood Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderwood School
Aldershot · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,471 students
Crestwood Community School
Eastleigh · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,478 students
| Measure | Alderwood School Aldershot, South East | Crestwood Community School Eastleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 679 | #521 of 679 |
| National rank | #1635 of 4,090 | #3264 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,471 | 1,478 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,471 | 1,478 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 38.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.8% | 27.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.2% | 46.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.61 | 3.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Aldershot | Eastleigh |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | alderwood.hants.sch.uk | crestwood.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alderwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 23.8).
- •Crestwood Community School is the larger school with 1,478 students compared with 1,471.
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 Alderwood School better than Crestwood Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Alderwood School ranks higher (56.7 vs 23.8 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 Alderwood School and Crestwood Community School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Aldershot and Eastleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderwood School: 1,471. Crestwood Community School: 1,478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderwood School and Crestwood Community School rank in South East?
Alderwood School is 302nd of 679 and Crestwood Community School is 521st of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).