Eton College vs Grove Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eton College
Windsor · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
1,348 students
Grove Academy
Slough · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
990 students
| Measure | Eton College Windsor, South East | Grove Academy Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #531 of 679 | #490 of 679 |
| National rank | #3323 of 4,090 | #3104 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 1,348 | 990 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,348 | 990 |
| Free school meals | – | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 51% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.0 | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 51.5% |
| EBacc average points | 1.71 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | 51.0 | – |
| town | Windsor | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.etoncollege.com | www.groveacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Grove Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.1 vs 23.0).
- •Eton College is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 990.
- •Eton College is a independent school while Grove Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Eton College is boys and Grove Academy 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 Eton College better than Grove Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Grove Academy ranks higher (27.1 vs 23.0 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 Eton College and Grove Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Windsor and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eton College: 1,348. Grove Academy: 990. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eton College and Grove Academy rank in South East?
Eton College is 531st of 679 and Grove Academy is 490th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).