Al-Zahra School vs Focus 1st Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 9.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Zahra School
Brent · Independent all-through · Ages 8–16
103 students
Focus 1st Academy
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
105 students
| Measure | Al-Zahra School Brent, London | Focus 1st Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #574 of 640 | #636 of 640 |
| National rank | #3489 of 4,090 | #4079 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 8–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 103 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 105 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 49% | 61.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | 2.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | 0.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brent | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | alzahra.asazs.co.uk/ | www.focus1stacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Al-Zahra School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.5 vs 2.2).
- •Focus 1st Academy is the larger school with 105 students compared with 103.
- •Al-Zahra School is girls and Focus 1st Academy is co-educational.
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 Al-Zahra School better than Focus 1st Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Zahra School ranks higher (20.5 vs 2.2 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 Al-Zahra School and Focus 1st Academy?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Brent and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Zahra School: 103. Focus 1st Academy: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Zahra School and Focus 1st Academy rank in London?
Al-Zahra School is 574th of 640 and Focus 1st Academy is 636th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).