Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery vs Royal Alexandra and Albert School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery
Merstham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
445 students
Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Reigate · Local authority all-through · Ages 7–18
984 students
| Measure | Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery Merstham, South East | Royal Alexandra and Albert School Reigate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #913 of 2,471 | #366 of 679 |
| National rank | #5054 of 15,697 | #2161 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 445 | 984 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 984 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.4 |
| town | Merstham | Reigate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.limetreeschool.org | www.raa-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 46.1).
- •Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 46%).
- •Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Royal Alexandra and Albert School is the larger school with 984 students compared with 445.
- •Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Royal Alexandra and Albert School is a local authority 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 Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery better than Royal Alexandra and Albert School?
On the Success Index (England), Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (63.9 vs 46.1 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 Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery and Royal Alexandra and Albert School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Merstham and Reigate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery: 445. Royal Alexandra and Albert School: 984. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery and Royal Alexandra and Albert School rank in South East?
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery is 913th of 2,471 and Royal Alexandra and Albert School is 366th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).