Al-Madani Independent Grammar School vs Dorney School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
Slough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
94 students
Dorney School
Maidenhead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
158 students
| Measure | Al-Madani Independent Grammar School Slough, South East | Dorney School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 679 | #1812 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #223 of 4,090 | #10828 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 94 | 158 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 158 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Slough | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | amigs.uk | www.dorneyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Al-Madani Independent Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.6 vs 36.9).
- •Dorney School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 94.
- •Al-Madani Independent Grammar School is a independent school while Dorney School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al-Madani Independent Grammar School is boys and Dorney 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-Madani Independent Grammar School better than Dorney School?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Madani Independent Grammar School ranks higher (91.6 vs 36.9 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-Madani Independent Grammar School and Dorney School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Slough and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School: 94. Dorney School: 158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Madani Independent Grammar School and Dorney School rank in South East?
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School is 64th of 679 and Dorney School is 1812th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).