Eden Girls' School, Slough vs Herschel Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 876 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eden Girls' School, Slough
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
613 students
Herschel Grammar School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,062 students
| Measure | Eden Girls' School, Slough Slough, South East | Herschel Grammar School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #146 of 679 | #20 of 679 |
| National rank | #584 of 4,090 | #59 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 613 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 613 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 118% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.4 | 75.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.3% | 98.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.4% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 5.54 | 7.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.7 |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.edengirlsslough.com/ | www.herschel.slough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Herschel Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 80.8).
- •Herschel Grammar School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 613.
- •Eden Girls' School, Slough is girls and Herschel Grammar 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 Eden Girls' School, Slough better than Herschel Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Herschel Grammar School ranks higher (96.7 vs 80.8 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 Eden Girls' School, Slough and Herschel Grammar School?
About 876 m in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eden Girls' School, Slough: 613. Herschel Grammar School: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eden Girls' School, Slough and Herschel Grammar School rank in South East?
Eden Girls' School, Slough is 146th of 679 and Herschel Grammar School is 20th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).