Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls vs St James' Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 508 m 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
St James' Church of England Junior School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
186 students
| Measure | Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Gloucester, South West | St James' Church of England Junior School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 402 | #1187 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #739 of 4,090 | #10908 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 76 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 186 |
| Free school meals | – | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 78.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | secondary.al-ashraf.org.uk/ | www.st-james-junior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 36.6).
- •St James' Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 76.
- •Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls is a independent school while St James' Church of England Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls is girls and St James' Church of England Junior School is co-educational.
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 St James' Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls ranks higher (76.2 vs 36.6 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 St James' Church of England Junior School?
About 508 m 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. St James' Church of England Junior School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls and St James' Church of England Junior School rank in South West?
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls is 56th of 402 and St James' Church of England Junior School is 1187th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).