Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya vs Holcombe Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya
Nr. Bury · Independent secondary · Ages 11–23
383 students
Holcombe Brook Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
| Measure | Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Nr. Bury, North West | Holcombe Brook Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #209 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1862 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–23 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 383 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | – |
| town | Nr. Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.holcombebrookprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is a independent school while Holcombe Brook Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is boys and Holcombe Brook 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 Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya better than Holcombe Brook Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya and Holcombe Brook Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nr. Bury and Bury in North West.
How do Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya and Holcombe Brook Primary School rank in North West?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is 209th of 536 and Holcombe Brook Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).