Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls vs Denmark Road High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls
Gloucester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
76 students
Denmark Road High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,024 students
| Measure | Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Gloucester, South West | Denmark Road High School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #56 of 402 | #19 of 402 |
| National rank | #739 of 4,090 | #162 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 76 | 1,024 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 1,024 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 103.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.9 | 72.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | 94.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.3% | 98.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 6.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.3 |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | secondary.al-ashraf.org.uk/ | www.denmarkroad.org/ |
The verdict
- •Denmark Road High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.6 vs 76.2).
- •Denmark Road High School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 76.
- •Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls is a independent school while Denmark Road High 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 Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls better than Denmark Road High School?
On the Success Index (England), Denmark Road High School ranks higher (93.6 vs 76.2 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 Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls and Denmark Road High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls: 76. Denmark Road High School: 1,024. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls and Denmark Road High School rank in South West?
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls is 56th of 402 and Denmark Road High School is 19th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).