Grove Academy vs Herschel Grammar School
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.
Grove Academy
Slough · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
990 students
Herschel Grammar School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,062 students
| Measure | Grove Academy Slough, South East | Herschel Grammar School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #490 of 679 | #20 of 679 |
| National rank | #3104 of 4,090 | #59 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 990 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 51% | 118% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 75.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | 98.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.5% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 7.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.7 |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.groveacademy.co.uk | www.herschel.slough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Herschel Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 27.1).
- •Herschel Grammar School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 990.
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 Grove Academy better than Herschel Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Herschel Grammar School ranks higher (96.7 vs 27.1 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 Grove Academy and Herschel Grammar School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Academy: 990. Herschel Grammar School: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Academy and Herschel Grammar School rank in South East?
Grove Academy is 490th of 679 and Herschel Grammar School is 20th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).