Al-Zahra School vs Islamia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 98 m 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
Islamia Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Al-Zahra School Brent, London | Islamia Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #574 of 640 | #792 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3489 of 4,090 | #4761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 8–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 103 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 420 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 49% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brent | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | alzahra.asazs.co.uk/ | islamia.brent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Islamia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 20.5).
- •Islamia Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 103.
- •Al-Zahra School is a independent school while Islamia Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al-Zahra School is girls and Islamia Primary School 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 Islamia Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Islamia Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 20.5 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 Islamia Primary School?
About 98 m in a straight line, between Brent and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Zahra School: 103. Islamia Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Zahra School and Islamia Primary School rank in London?
Al-Zahra School is 574th of 640 and Islamia Primary School is 792nd of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).