Al-Mahad Al-Islami vs Brian Jackson College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Mahad Al-Islami
South Yorkshire · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
77 students
Brian Jackson College
Heckmondwike · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
74 students
| Measure | Al-Mahad Al-Islami South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber | Brian Jackson College Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 366 | #365 of 366 |
| National rank | #916 of 4,090 | #4082 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 77 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 74 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.2 | 0.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 81.8% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | 0.03 |
| A level points per entry | 13.1 | – |
| town | South Yorkshire | Heckmondwike |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Al-Mahad Al-Islami scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 2.0).
- •Al-Mahad Al-Islami is the larger school with 77 students compared with 74.
- •Al-Mahad Al-Islami is girls and Brian Jackson College 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-Mahad Al-Islami better than Brian Jackson College?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Mahad Al-Islami ranks higher (72.4 vs 2.0 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-Mahad Al-Islami and Brian Jackson College?
About 39 km in a straight line, between South Yorkshire and Heckmondwike in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Mahad Al-Islami: 77. Brian Jackson College: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Mahad Al-Islami and Brian Jackson College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Al-Mahad Al-Islami is 63rd of 366 and Brian Jackson College is 365th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).