Jamea Al Kauthar vs Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 74 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamea Al Kauthar
Lancaster · Independent secondary · Ages 11–25
261 students
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
264 students
| Measure | Jamea Al Kauthar Lancaster, North West | Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #162 of 536 | #16 of 536 |
| National rank | #1406 of 4,090 | #138 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–25 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 261 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 264 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 52.2% | 112.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 64.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.6% | 76% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | 92% |
| EBacc average points | 4.62 | 5.52 |
| A level points per entry | 39.2 | – |
| town | Lancaster | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.jamea.co.uk/ | migsg.miet.uk |
The verdict
- •Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 61.4).
- •Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 264 students compared with 261.
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 Jamea Al Kauthar better than Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (94.2 vs 61.4 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 Jamea Al Kauthar and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jamea Al Kauthar: 261. Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jamea Al Kauthar and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls rank in North West?
Jamea Al Kauthar is 162nd of 536 and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is 16th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).