Compare Alford Primary School and The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern

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Comparison of primary schools: Alford Primary School (Primary) in Alford; The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern (Primary) in Alford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Alford Primary School and The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern. They are primary phase and community school and voluntary controlled school type located around Alford, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Alford Primary School), published Jun 2016. The most recent inspection on record is for Alford Primary School (Jun 2016). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–40–45%; all under Lincolnshire local authority.

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Attribute	Alford Primary School LN13 9BJ	The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern LN13 0NB
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9BJ	Alford Lincolnshire LN13 0NB
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Jun 2016	2 4 Nov 2011
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	70
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lincolnshire (925)	Lincolnshire (925)
Website	www.alford.lincs.sch.uk	www.st-margarets-pri.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone	01507463414	01507450375
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Alford Primary School

LN13 9BJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Alford
Lincolnshire
LN13 9BJ
Ofsted: 2 21 Jun 2016
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.alford.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01507463414

The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern

LN13 0NB

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Alford
Lincolnshire
LN13 0NB
Ofsted: 2 4 Nov 2011
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.st-margarets-pri.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01507450375

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.