Herschel Grammar School vs James Elliman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
James Elliman Academy
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
687 students
| Measure | Herschel Grammar School Slough, South East | James Elliman Academy Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #20 of 679 | #424 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #59 of 4,090 | #2247 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,062 | 687 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,062 | 687 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 118% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | www.jameselliman.academy |
The verdict
- •Herschel Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 79.3).
- •Herschel Grammar School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 687.
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 James Elliman Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Herschel Grammar School ranks higher (96.7 vs 79.3 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 Herschel Grammar School and James Elliman Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herschel Grammar School: 1,062. James Elliman Academy: 687. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herschel Grammar School and James Elliman Academy rank in South East?
Herschel Grammar School is 20th of 679 and James Elliman Academy is 424th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).