Al-Zahra School vs North West London Jewish Day School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 562 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
North West London Jewish Day School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
192 students
| Measure | Al-Zahra School Brent, London | North West London Jewish Day School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #574 of 640 | #84 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3489 of 4,090 | #560 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 8–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 103 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 192 |
| Free school meals | – | 1% |
| Capacity filled | 49% | 71.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| 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/ | www.nwljds.org.uk |
The verdict
- •North West London Jewish Day School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 20.5).
- •North West London Jewish Day School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 103.
- •Al-Zahra School is a independent school while North West London Jewish Day School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al-Zahra School is girls and North West London Jewish Day 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 North West London Jewish Day School?
On the Success Index (England), North West London Jewish Day School ranks higher (92.4 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 North West London Jewish Day School?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Brent and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Zahra School: 103. North West London Jewish Day School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Zahra School and North West London Jewish Day School rank in London?
Al-Zahra School is 574th of 640 and North West London Jewish Day School is 84th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).