Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy vs The Elms School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy
Walsall · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
157 students
The Elms School
Malvern · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
156 students
| Measure | Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy Walsall, West Midlands | The Elms School Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #86 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #1083 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 157 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 156 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 17.3% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abubakrgirlschool.org | www.elmsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy is the larger school with 157 students compared with 156.
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 Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy better than The Elms School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy and The Elms School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy: 157. The Elms School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy and The Elms School rank in West Midlands?
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy is 86th of 493 and The Elms School is unranked among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).