Azhar Academy Girls School vs Francis Holland School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Azhar Academy Girls School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
585 students
Francis Holland School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
594 students
| Measure | Azhar Academy Girls School London, London | Francis Holland School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 640 | #572 of 640 |
| National rank | #116 of 4,090 | #3477 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 585 | 594 |
| Pupils on roll | 585 | 594 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 61.6% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.4 | 12.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.7% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 6.42 | 0.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | 48.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.aags.azharacademy.org | www.fhs-sw1.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Azhar Academy Girls School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 20.7).
- •Francis Holland School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 585.
- •Azhar Academy Girls School is co-educational and Francis Holland School is girls.
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 Azhar Academy Girls School better than Francis Holland School?
On the Success Index (England), Azhar Academy Girls School ranks higher (94.8 vs 20.7 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 Azhar Academy Girls School and Francis Holland School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Azhar Academy Girls School: 585. Francis Holland School: 594. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Azhar Academy Girls School and Francis Holland School rank in London?
Azhar Academy Girls School is 24th of 640 and Francis Holland School is 572nd of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).