Grove Academy vs Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
Slough · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
| Measure | Grove Academy Slough, South East | Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #490 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3104 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 990 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 34% | – |
| Capacity filled | 51% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.groveacademy.co.uk | shakhsiyahschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Grove Academy is the larger school with 990 students compared with 106.
- •Grove Academy is a academy school while Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grove Academy and Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Academy: 990. Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Academy and Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation rank in South East?
Grove Academy is 490th of 679 and Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).