Herschel Grammar School vs Upper Shirley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 87 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
Upper Shirley High School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,062 students
| Measure | Herschel Grammar School Slough, South East | Upper Shirley High School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 679 | #301 of 679 |
| National rank | #59 of 4,090 | #1633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,062 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,062 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 118% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 75.8 | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.7% | 49.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | 7.25 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | 41.7 | – |
| town | Slough | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.herschel.slough.sch.uk | uppershirleyhigh.org/ |
The verdict
- •Herschel Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 56.9).
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 Upper Shirley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Herschel Grammar School ranks higher (96.7 vs 56.9 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 Upper Shirley High School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Slough and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herschel Grammar School: 1,062. Upper Shirley High School: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herschel Grammar School and Upper Shirley High School rank in South East?
Herschel Grammar School is 20th of 679 and Upper Shirley High School is 301st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).