Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School vs St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 520 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
624 students
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
| Measure | Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School Slough, South East | St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #242 of 2,471 | #1906 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1148 of 15,697 | #11408 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 624 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 624 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.iqra.slough.sch.uk/ | www.stethelberts.slough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.1 vs 34.1).
- •Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 47%).
- •Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 7%).
- •Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 415.
- •Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School is a local authority school while St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School better than St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School ranks higher (87.1 vs 34.1 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 Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?
About 520 m in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School: 624. St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School is 242nd of 2,471 and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is 1906th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).