Herschel Grammar School 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.
Herschel Grammar School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,062 students
Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
Slough · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
| Measure | Herschel Grammar School Slough, South East | Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #20 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #59 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,062 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,062 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 118% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 75.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.7 | – |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.herschel.slough.sch.uk | shakhsiyahschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Herschel Grammar School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 106.
- •Herschel Grammar School 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 Herschel Grammar School 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 Herschel Grammar School 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?
Herschel Grammar School: 1,062. Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herschel Grammar School and Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation rank in South East?
Herschel Grammar School is 20th of 679 and Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).