Darul Uloom Islamic High School vs Marlborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 776 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darul Uloom Islamic High School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
153 students
Marlborough Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
598 students
| Measure | Darul Uloom Islamic High School Birmingham, West Midlands | Marlborough Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #248 of 493 | #1658 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2411 of 4,090 | #15524 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 153 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 598 |
| Free school meals | – | 54.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.darululoom.org.uk | www.mps.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Darul Uloom Islamic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 6.5).
- •Marlborough Primary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 153.
- •Darul Uloom Islamic High School is a independent school while Marlborough Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Darul Uloom Islamic High School is boys and Marlborough Primary 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 Darul Uloom Islamic High School better than Marlborough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Darul Uloom Islamic High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 6.5 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 Darul Uloom Islamic High School and Marlborough Primary School?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darul Uloom Islamic High School: 153. Marlborough Primary School: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darul Uloom Islamic High School and Marlborough Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Darul Uloom Islamic High School is 248th of 493 and Marlborough Primary School is 1658th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).