England grammar schools league table 2025: top 100
State schools with selective admissions. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 100 schools shown.
- 1100Wimbledon High School GDSTLondon, London · Independent All-through81.0 Attainment 8 · 1,085 students
- 2100Queen Elizabeth's School, BarnetBarnet, London · Academy Secondary85.6 Attainment 8 · 1,321 students
- 3100King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordChelmsford, East of England · Academy Secondary83.3 Attainment 8 · 1,153 students
- 499Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolColchester, East of England · Academy Secondary82.1 Attainment 8 · 1,073 students
- 599The Henrietta Barnett SchoolLondon, London · Academy Secondary87.3 Attainment 8 · 812 students
- 699St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolOrpington, London · Local authority Secondary83.6 Attainment 8 · 1,084 students
- 799Wilson's SchoolWallington, London · Academy Secondary86.9 Attainment 8 · 1,327 students
- 899Reading SchoolReading, South East · Academy Secondary83.0 Attainment 8 · 1,138 students
- 999Pate's Grammar SchoolCheltenham, South West · Academy Secondary82.7 Attainment 8 · 1,288 students
- 1099Sutton Grammar SchoolSutton, London · Academy Secondary80.3 Attainment 8 · 1,061 students
- 1199Tonbridge Grammar SchoolTonbridge, South East · Academy Secondary77.2 Attainment 8 · 1,150 students
- 1299King Edward VI SchoolStratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands · Academy Secondary83.3 Attainment 8 · 879 students
- 1399The Tiffin Girls' SchoolKingston upon Thames, London · Academy Secondary85.3 Attainment 8 · 1,267 students
- 1499Tiffin SchoolKingston upon Thames, London · Academy Secondary79.1 Attainment 8 · 1,478 students
- 1599Chelmsford County High School for GirlsChelmsford, East of England · Academy Secondary80.7 Attainment 8 · 1,275 students
- 1699Colchester County High School for GirlsColchester, East of England · Academy Secondary80.6 Attainment 8 · 1,198 students
- 1799The Judd SchoolTonbridge, South East · Local authority Secondary78.4 Attainment 8 · 1,541 students
- 1899Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsAltrincham, North West · Academy Secondary80.6 Attainment 8 · 1,381 students
- 1999Dr Challoner's High SchoolAmersham, South East · Academy Secondary79.1 Attainment 8 · 1,391 students
- 2099Stratford Girls' Grammar SchoolStratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands · Academy Secondary80.6 Attainment 8 · 853 students
- 2199Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, London · Academy Secondary74.7 Attainment 8 · 1,504 students
- 2298Wallington County Grammar SchoolWallington, London · Academy Secondary77.7 Attainment 8 · 1,119 students
- 2398Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeCheltenham, South West · Independent Secondary78.2 Attainment 8 · 814 students
- 2498Altrincham Grammar School for BoysAltrincham, North West · Academy Secondary78.5 Attainment 8 · 1,432 students
- 2598Beaconsfield High SchoolBeaconsfield, South East · Academy Secondary75.9 Attainment 8 · 1,283 students
- 2698Dartford Grammar SchoolDartford, South East · Academy Secondary79.9 Attainment 8 · 1,576 students
- 2798Dr Challoner's Grammar SchoolAmersham, South East · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,384 students
- 2898Newstead Wood SchoolOrpington, London · Academy Secondary82.8 Attainment 8 · 1,347 students
- 2998The Latymer SchoolLondon, London · Local authority Secondary80.1 Attainment 8 · 1,355 students
- 3098Sale Grammar SchoolSale, North West · Academy Secondary76.1 Attainment 8 · 1,352 students
- 3198Chesham Grammar SchoolChesham, South East · Academy Secondary74.0 Attainment 8 · 1,331 students
- 3298Langley Grammar SchoolLangley, South East · Academy Secondary77.6 Attainment 8 · 1,284 students
- 3398Colyton Grammar SchoolColyton, South West · Academy Secondary78.8 Attainment 8 · 1,083 students
- 3498Nonsuch High School for GirlsSutton, London · Academy Secondary80.5 Attainment 8 · 1,494 students
- 3598Saint Ambrose CollegeAltrincham, North West · Academy Secondary76.2 Attainment 8 · 1,096 students
- 3698Sir Thomas Rich's SchoolGloucester, South West · Academy Secondary77.2 Attainment 8 · 1,240 students
- 3798The Royal Grammar School, High WycombeHigh Wycombe, South East · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,451 students
- 3898Cardiff Sixth Form College, CambridgeCambridge, East of England · Independent Secondary– · 100 students
- 3998St Helen's SchoolNorthwood, London · Independent All-through73.0 Attainment 8 · 1,097 students
- 4098Westcliff High School for Boys AcademyWestcliff-on-Sea, East of England · Academy Secondary77.6 Attainment 8 · 1,309 students
- 4197Royal Latin SchoolBuckingham, South East · Academy Secondary73.5 Attainment 8 · 1,326 students
- 4297Sir William Borlase's Grammar SchoolMarlow, South East · Academy Secondary72.4 Attainment 8 · 1,222 students
- 4397St Helen and St KatharineAbingdon, South East · Independent All-through71.8 Attainment 8 · 700 students
- 4497Kendrick SchoolReading, South East · Academy Secondary84.0 Attainment 8 · 939 students
- 4597Aylesbury High SchoolAylesbury, South East · Academy Secondary74.3 Attainment 8 · 1,368 students
- 4697Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar SchoolSalisbury, South West · Academy Secondary73.1 Attainment 8 · 1,193 students
- 4797Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, London · Academy Secondary75.6 Attainment 8 · 1,561 students
- 4897Manchester High School for GirlsManchester, North West · Independent All-through73.7 Attainment 8 · 913 students
- 4997St Michael's Catholic Grammar SchoolLondon, London · Local authority Secondary77.8 Attainment 8 · 908 students
- 5097Stroud High SchoolStroud, South West · Academy Secondary76.9 Attainment 8 · 1,144 students
- 5197Upton Court Grammar SchoolSlough, South East · Academy Secondary79.9 Attainment 8 · 1,155 students
- 5297Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar SchoolTunbridge Wells, South East · Local authority Secondary73.4 Attainment 8 · 1,123 students
- 5397Ripon Grammar SchoolRipon, Yorkshire and the Humber · Local authority Secondary70.9 Attainment 8 · 957 students
- 5497Herschel Grammar SchoolSlough, South East · Academy Secondary75.8 Attainment 8 · 1,062 students
- 5597Loreto Grammar SchoolAltrincham, North West · Academy Secondary73.7 Attainment 8 · 1,075 students
- 5697Wallington High School for GirlsWallington, London · Academy Secondary80.5 Attainment 8 · 1,548 students
- 5797John Hampden Grammar SchoolHigh Wycombe, South East · Academy Secondary72.3 Attainment 8 · 1,281 students
- 5897St Bernard's Catholic Grammar SchoolSlough, South East · Local authority Secondary77.3 Attainment 8 · 1,178 students
- 5997Newport Girls' High School AcademyNewport, West Midlands · Academy Secondary75.3 Attainment 8 · 884 students
- 6097South Wilts Grammar SchoolSalisbury, South West · Academy Secondary77.0 Attainment 8 · 1,200 students
- 6196Heckmondwike Grammar SchoolHeckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber · Academy Secondary80.2 Attainment 8 · 1,522 students
- 6296Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolLancaster, North West · Academy Secondary74.1 Attainment 8 · 1,294 students
- 6396The Blue Coat SchoolLiverpool, North West · Academy Secondary79.5 Attainment 8 · 1,232 students
- 6496Southend High School for GirlsSouthend-on-Sea, East of England · Academy Secondary75.0 Attainment 8 · 1,312 students
- 6596The Marist SchoolAscot, South East · Independent All-through71.9 Attainment 8 · 401 students
- 6696The Skinners' SchoolTunbridge Wells, South East · Academy Secondary70.8 Attainment 8 · 1,149 students
- 6796Alcester Grammar SchoolAlcester, West Midlands · Academy Secondary73.7 Attainment 8 · 1,299 students
- 6896Aylesbury Grammar SchoolAylesbury, South East · Academy Secondary74.5 Attainment 8 · 1,346 students
- 6996Sir Henry Floyd Grammar SchoolAylesbury, South East · Academy Secondary73.2 Attainment 8 · 1,353 students
- 7096The Crypt SchoolGloucester, South West · Academy Secondary72.7 Attainment 8 · 1,100 students
- 7196The King's School, GranthamGrantham, East Midlands · Academy Secondary72.7 Attainment 8 · 1,221 students
- 7296Haberdashers' AdamsNewport, West Midlands · Academy Secondary71.8 Attainment 8 · 1,090 students
- 7396Invicta Grammar SchoolMaidstone, South East · Academy Secondary70.8 Attainment 8 · 1,670 students
- 7496Westcliff High School for GirlsWestcliff-on-Sea, East of England · Academy Secondary75.6 Attainment 8 · 1,354 students
- 7596Wycombe High SchoolHigh Wycombe, South East · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,371 students
- 7696Nottingham Girls' High School GDSTNottingham, East Midlands · Independent All-through69.8 Attainment 8 · 625 students
- 7796Rugby High SchoolRugby, West Midlands · Academy Secondary74.9 Attainment 8 · 927 students
- 7896Bournemouth SchoolBournemouth, South West · Academy Secondary74.2 Attainment 8 · 1,320 students
- 7996Ipswich SchoolIpswich, East of England · Independent All-through68.1 Attainment 8 · 966 students
- 8096Lancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolLancaster, North West · Academy Secondary73.4 Attainment 8 · 1,038 students
- 8196Southend High School for BoysSouthend-on-Sea, East of England · Academy Secondary73.8 Attainment 8 · 1,332 students
- 8296Northwood College for Girls GDSTNorthwood, London · Independent All-through69.9 Attainment 8 · 814 students
- 8396Townley Grammar SchoolBexleyheath, London · Academy Secondary75.0 Attainment 8 · 1,669 students
- 8496Urmston Grammar AcademyManchester, North West · Academy Secondary71.7 Attainment 8 · 1,137 students
- 8596Brondesbury College LondonLondon, London · Independent Secondary65.9 Attainment 8 · 118 students
- 8696Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademyBrixham, South West · Academy Secondary71.2 Attainment 8 · 1,062 students
- 8796Weald of Kent Grammar SchoolTonbridge, South East · Academy Secondary70.0 Attainment 8 · 1,913 students
- 8895d'Overbroeck'sOxford, South East · Independent Secondary64.8 Attainment 8 · 615 students
- 8995Lawrence Sheriff SchoolRugby, West Midlands · Academy Secondary75.1 Attainment 8 · 1,200 students
- 9095Poole Grammar SchoolPoole, South West · Academy Secondary70.2 Attainment 8 · 1,224 students
- 9195Marling SchoolStroud, South West · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,082 students
- 9295The Rochester Grammar SchoolRochester, South East · Academy Secondary68.4 Attainment 8 · 1,206 students
- 9395Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar SchoolRossendale, North West · Academy Secondary73.3 Attainment 8 · 1,087 students
- 9495Bishop Vesey's Grammar SchoolSutton Coldfield, West Midlands · Academy Secondary77.1 Attainment 8 · 1,455 students
- 9595Notre Dame SchoolConvent Lane, South East · Independent Secondary66.6 Attainment 8 · 371 students
- 9695Parkstone Grammar SchoolPoole, South West · Academy Secondary68.5 Attainment 8 · 1,241 students
- 9795Torquay Girls' Grammar SchoolTorquay, South West · Academy Secondary68.6 Attainment 8 · 1,058 students
- 9895The North Halifax Grammar SchoolHalifax, Yorkshire and the Humber · Academy Secondary68.5 Attainment 8 · 1,207 students
- 9995Cranbrook SchoolCranbrook, South East · Academy Secondary66.9 Attainment 8 · 958 students
- 10095Wirral Grammar School for GirlsWirral, North West · Academy Secondary69.3 Attainment 8 · 1,224 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wimbledon High School GDST London, London · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 99.7 Top 5% | 81.0 Attainment 8 | 1,085 |
| 2 | Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Barnet, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.6 Top 5% | 85.6 Attainment 8 | 1,321 |
| 3 | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Chelmsford, East of England · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.5 Top 5% | 83.3 Attainment 8 | 1,153 |
| 4 | Colchester Royal Grammar School Colchester, East of England · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.4 Top 5% | 82.1 Attainment 8 | 1,073 |
| 5 | The Henrietta Barnett School London, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.4 Top 5% | 87.3 Attainment 8 | 812 |
| 6 | St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Orpington, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 99.3 Top 5% | 83.6 Attainment 8 | 1,084 |
| 7 | Wilson's School Wallington, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.3 Top 5% | 86.9 Attainment 8 | 1,327 |
| 8 | Reading School Reading, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.2 Top 5% | 83.0 Attainment 8 | 1,138 |
| 9 | Pate's Grammar School Cheltenham, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | 82.7 Attainment 8 | 1,288 |
| 10 | Sutton Grammar School Sutton, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | 80.3 Attainment 8 | 1,061 |
| 11 | Tonbridge Grammar School Tonbridge, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | 77.2 Attainment 8 | 1,150 |
| 12 | King Edward VI School Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.0 Top 5% | 83.3 Attainment 8 | 879 |
| 13 | The Tiffin Girls' School Kingston upon Thames, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.0 Top 5% | 85.3 Attainment 8 | 1,267 |
| 14 | Tiffin School Kingston upon Thames, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.0 Top 5% | 79.1 Attainment 8 | 1,478 |
| 15 | Chelmsford County High School for Girls Chelmsford, East of England · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.8 Top 5% | 80.7 Attainment 8 | 1,275 |
| 16 | Colchester County High School for Girls Colchester, East of England · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.8 Top 5% | 80.6 Attainment 8 | 1,198 |
| 17 | The Judd School Tonbridge, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 98.8 Top 5% | 78.4 Attainment 8 | 1,541 |
| 18 | Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Altrincham, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.7 Top 5% | 80.6 Attainment 8 | 1,381 |
| 19 | Dr Challoner's High School Amersham, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.7 Top 5% | 79.1 Attainment 8 | 1,391 |
| 20 | Stratford Girls' Grammar School Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.7 Top 5% | 80.6 Attainment 8 | 853 |
| 21 | Bexley Grammar School Welling, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.6 Top 5% | 74.7 Attainment 8 | 1,504 |
| 22 | Wallington County Grammar School Wallington, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.3 Top 5% | 77.7 Attainment 8 | 1,119 |
| 23 | Cheltenham Ladies' College Cheltenham, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 98.2 Top 5% | 78.2 Attainment 8 | 814 |
| 24 | Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Altrincham, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 78.5 Attainment 8 | 1,432 |
| 25 | Beaconsfield High School Beaconsfield, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 75.9 Attainment 8 | 1,283 |
| 26 | Dartford Grammar School Dartford, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 79.9 Attainment 8 | 1,576 |
| 27 | Dr Challoner's Grammar School Amersham, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 73.9 Attainment 8 | 1,384 |
| 28 | Newstead Wood School Orpington, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 82.8 Attainment 8 | 1,347 |
| 29 | The Latymer School London, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 98.1 Top 5% | 80.1 Attainment 8 | 1,355 |
| 30 | Sale Grammar School Sale, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.0 Top 5% | 76.1 Attainment 8 | 1,352 |
| 31 | Chesham Grammar School Chesham, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.9 Top 5% | 74.0 Attainment 8 | 1,331 |
| 32 | Langley Grammar School Langley, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.9 Top 5% | 77.6 Attainment 8 | 1,284 |
| 33 | Colyton Grammar School Colyton, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.8 Top 5% | 78.8 Attainment 8 | 1,083 |
| 34 | Nonsuch High School for Girls Sutton, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.8 Top 5% | 80.5 Attainment 8 | 1,494 |
| 35 | Saint Ambrose College Altrincham, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 76.2 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 36 | Sir Thomas Rich's School Gloucester, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 77.2 Attainment 8 | 1,240 |
| 37 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe High Wycombe, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 73.9 Attainment 8 | 1,451 |
| 38 | Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge Cambridge, East of England · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Independent | 97.5 Top 5% | – | 100 |
| 39 | St Helen's School Northwood, London · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 97.5 Top 5% | 73.0 Attainment 8 | 1,097 |
| 40 | Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.5 Top 5% | 77.6 Attainment 8 | 1,309 |
| 41 | Royal Latin School Buckingham, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.4 Top 5% | 73.5 Attainment 8 | 1,326 |
| 42 | Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Marlow, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.4 Top 5% | 72.4 Attainment 8 | 1,222 |
| 43 | St Helen and St Katharine Abingdon, South East · All-through · Ages 9–18 | Independent | 97.4 Top 5% | 71.8 Attainment 8 | 700 |
| 44 | Kendrick School Reading, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.3 Top 5% | 84.0 Attainment 8 | 939 |
| 45 | Aylesbury High School Aylesbury, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.2 Top 5% | 74.3 Attainment 8 | 1,368 |
| 46 | Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Salisbury, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.1 Top 5% | 73.1 Attainment 8 | 1,193 |
| 47 | Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Sidcup, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.1 Top 5% | 75.6 Attainment 8 | 1,561 |
| 48 | Manchester High School for Girls Manchester, North West · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 97.1 Top 5% | 73.7 Attainment 8 | 913 |
| 49 | St Michael's Catholic Grammar School London, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 97.1 Top 5% | 77.8 Attainment 8 | 908 |
| 50 | Stroud High School Stroud, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.1 Top 5% | 76.9 Attainment 8 | 1,144 |
| 51 | Upton Court Grammar School Slough, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.0 Top 5% | 79.9 Attainment 8 | 1,155 |
| 52 | Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Tunbridge Wells, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 96.9 Top 5% | 73.4 Attainment 8 | 1,123 |
| 53 | Ripon Grammar School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 96.8 Top 5% | 70.9 Attainment 8 | 957 |
| 54 | Herschel Grammar School Slough, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.7 Top 5% | 75.8 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 55 | Loreto Grammar School Altrincham, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.7 Top 5% | 73.7 Attainment 8 | 1,075 |
| 56 | Wallington High School for Girls Wallington, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.7 Top 5% | 80.5 Attainment 8 | 1,548 |
| 57 | John Hampden Grammar School High Wycombe, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.6 Top 5% | 72.3 Attainment 8 | 1,281 |
| 58 | St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School Slough, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 96.6 Top 5% | 77.3 Attainment 8 | 1,178 |
| 59 | Newport Girls' High School Academy Newport, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.5 Top 5% | 75.3 Attainment 8 | 884 |
| 60 | South Wilts Grammar School Salisbury, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.5 Top 5% | 77.0 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 61 | Heckmondwike Grammar School Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 80.2 Attainment 8 | 1,522 |
| 62 | Lancaster Royal Grammar School Lancaster, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 74.1 Attainment 8 | 1,294 |
| 63 | The Blue Coat School Liverpool, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 79.5 Attainment 8 | 1,232 |
| 64 | Southend High School for Girls Southend-on-Sea, East of England · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.2 Top 5% | 75.0 Attainment 8 | 1,312 |
| 65 | The Marist School Ascot, South East · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 96.2 Top 5% | 71.9 Attainment 8 | 401 |
| 66 | The Skinners' School Tunbridge Wells, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.2 Top 5% | 70.8 Attainment 8 | 1,149 |
| 67 | Alcester Grammar School Alcester, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 73.7 Attainment 8 | 1,299 |
| 68 | Aylesbury Grammar School Aylesbury, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 74.5 Attainment 8 | 1,346 |
| 69 | Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Aylesbury, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 73.2 Attainment 8 | 1,353 |
| 70 | The Crypt School Gloucester, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 72.7 Attainment 8 | 1,100 |
| 71 | The King's School, Grantham Grantham, East Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 72.7 Attainment 8 | 1,221 |
| 72 | Haberdashers' Adams Newport, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.0 Top 5% | 71.8 Attainment 8 | 1,090 |
| 73 | Invicta Grammar School Maidstone, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | 70.8 Attainment 8 | 1,670 |
| 74 | Westcliff High School for Girls Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | 75.6 Attainment 8 | 1,354 |
| 75 | Wycombe High School High Wycombe, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | 73.9 Attainment 8 | 1,371 |
| 76 | Nottingham Girls' High School GDST Nottingham, East Midlands · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 95.8 Top 5% | 69.8 Attainment 8 | 625 |
| 77 | Rugby High School Rugby, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.8 Top 5% | 74.9 Attainment 8 | 927 |
| 78 | Bournemouth School Bournemouth, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 74.2 Attainment 8 | 1,320 |
| 79 | Ipswich School Ipswich, East of England · All-through · Ages 0–18 | Independent | 95.7 Top 5% | 68.1 Attainment 8 | 966 |
| 80 | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Lancaster, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 73.4 Attainment 8 | 1,038 |
| 81 | Southend High School for Boys Southend-on-Sea, East of England · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 73.8 Attainment 8 | 1,332 |
| 82 | Northwood College for Girls GDST Northwood, London · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 95.6 Top 5% | 69.9 Attainment 8 | 814 |
| 83 | Townley Grammar School Bexleyheath, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.6 Top 5% | 75.0 Attainment 8 | 1,669 |
| 84 | Urmston Grammar Academy Manchester, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.6 Top 5% | 71.7 Attainment 8 | 1,137 |
| 85 | Brondesbury College London London, London · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 95.5 Top 5% | 65.9 Attainment 8 | 118 |
| 86 | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Brixham, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.5 Top 5% | 71.2 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 87 | Weald of Kent Grammar School Tonbridge, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.5 Top 5% | 70.0 Attainment 8 | 1,913 |
| 88 | d'Overbroeck's Oxford, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 95.4 Top 5% | 64.8 Attainment 8 | 615 |
| 89 | Lawrence Sheriff School Rugby, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.3 Top 5% | 75.1 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 90 | Poole Grammar School Poole, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.3 Top 5% | 70.2 Attainment 8 | 1,224 |
| 91 | Marling School Stroud, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.2 Top 5% | 73.9 Attainment 8 | 1,082 |
| 92 | The Rochester Grammar School Rochester, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.2 Top 5% | 68.4 Attainment 8 | 1,206 |
| 93 | Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Rossendale, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 73.3 Attainment 8 | 1,087 |
| 94 | Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 77.1 Attainment 8 | 1,455 |
| 95 | Notre Dame School Convent Lane, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 95.1 Top 5% | 66.6 Attainment 8 | 371 |
| 96 | Parkstone Grammar School Poole, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 68.5 Attainment 8 | 1,241 |
| 97 | Torquay Girls' Grammar School Torquay, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 68.6 Attainment 8 | 1,058 |
| 98 | The North Halifax Grammar School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.0 Top 5% | 68.5 Attainment 8 | 1,207 |
| 99 | Cranbrook School Cranbrook, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.8 Top 5% | 66.9 Attainment 8 | 958 |
| 100 | Wirral Grammar School for Girls Wirral, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.8 Top 5% | 69.3 Attainment 8 | 1,224 |
Wimbledon High School GDST in London, London leads the 2025 list of grammar schools in England with a Success Index (England) of 99.7. Of the 100 schools shown, 80 are academy, 13 are independent, 7 are local authority.
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What is the best grammar school in England?
Wimbledon High School GDST in London, London ranks first among grammar schools in England with a Success Index (England) of 99.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,085).
How are grammar schools in England ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.