Alderwood School vs Walsh CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Walsh CofE Junior School
Ash · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
223 students
| Measure | Alderwood School Aldershot, South East | Walsh CofE Junior School Ash, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 679 | #2434 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1635 of 4,090 | #15266 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,471 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,471 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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 | Ash |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | alderwood.hants.sch.uk | www.walshschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alderwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 9.9).
- •Alderwood School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 25%).
- •Alderwood School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Alderwood School is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 223.
- •Alderwood School is a local authority school while Walsh CofE Junior School 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 Alderwood School better than Walsh CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Alderwood School ranks higher (56.7 vs 9.9 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 Walsh CofE Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aldershot and Ash in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderwood School: 1,471. Walsh CofE Junior School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderwood School and Walsh CofE Junior School rank in South East?
Alderwood School is 302nd of 679 and Walsh CofE Junior School is 2434th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).