Darul Uloom Islamic High School vs The Elms School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 56 km 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
The Elms School
Malvern · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
156 students
| Measure | Darul Uloom Islamic High School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Elms School Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #248 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #2411 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 153 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 156 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.darululoom.org.uk | www.elmsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Elms School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 153.
- •Darul Uloom Islamic High School is boys and The Elms 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 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 Darul Uloom Islamic High School and The Elms School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darul Uloom Islamic High School: 153. The Elms School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darul Uloom Islamic High School and The Elms School rank in West Midlands?
Darul Uloom Islamic High School is 248th of 493 and The Elms School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).