Alderwood School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 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
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery
Farnham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–8
174 students
| Measure | Alderwood School Aldershot, South East | St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery Farnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 679 | #1371 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1635 of 4,090 | #7874 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–8 |
| Students | 1,471 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,471 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 145% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.61 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Aldershot | Farnham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | alderwood.hants.sch.uk | www.stpaulstongham.com |
The verdict
- •Alderwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 50.5).
- •Alderwood School is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 174.
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 St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Alderwood School ranks higher (56.7 vs 50.5 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 St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Aldershot and Farnham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderwood School: 1,471. St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderwood School and St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
Alderwood School is 302nd of 679 and St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is 1371st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).