Schools in Alford
6 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy Academy converter | Good (2021) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Alford Primary School Community school | Improved significantly (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Huttoft Primary & Nursery School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.