Top 100 secondary schools in England (2025)
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. 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
- 699The Perse SchoolCambridge, East of England · Independent All-through82.9 Attainment 8 · 1,774 students
- 799St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolOrpington, London · Local authority Secondary83.6 Attainment 8 · 1,084 students
- 899Wilson's SchoolWallington, London · Academy Secondary86.9 Attainment 8 · 1,327 students
- 999Reading SchoolReading, South East · Academy Secondary83.0 Attainment 8 · 1,138 students
- 1099Pate's Grammar SchoolCheltenham, South West · Academy Secondary82.7 Attainment 8 · 1,288 students
- 1199Sutton Grammar SchoolSutton, London · Academy Secondary80.3 Attainment 8 · 1,061 students
- 1299Tonbridge Grammar SchoolTonbridge, South East · Academy Secondary77.2 Attainment 8 · 1,150 students
- 1399King Edward VI SchoolStratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands · Academy Secondary83.3 Attainment 8 · 879 students
- 1499The Tiffin Girls' SchoolKingston upon Thames, London · Academy Secondary85.3 Attainment 8 · 1,267 students
- 1599Tiffin SchoolKingston upon Thames, London · Academy Secondary79.1 Attainment 8 · 1,478 students
- 1699Chelmsford County High School for GirlsChelmsford, East of England · Academy Secondary80.7 Attainment 8 · 1,275 students
- 1799Colchester County High School for GirlsColchester, East of England · Academy Secondary80.6 Attainment 8 · 1,198 students
- 1899The Judd SchoolTonbridge, South East · Local authority Secondary78.4 Attainment 8 · 1,541 students
- 1999Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsAltrincham, North West · Academy Secondary80.6 Attainment 8 · 1,381 students
- 2099Dr Challoner's High SchoolAmersham, South East · Academy Secondary79.1 Attainment 8 · 1,391 students
- 2199Stratford Girls' Grammar SchoolStratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands · Academy Secondary80.6 Attainment 8 · 853 students
- 2299Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, London · Academy Secondary74.7 Attainment 8 · 1,504 students
- 2398Wallington County Grammar SchoolWallington, London · Academy Secondary77.7 Attainment 8 · 1,119 students
- 2498Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeCheltenham, South West · Independent Secondary78.2 Attainment 8 · 814 students
- 2598Altrincham Grammar School for BoysAltrincham, North West · Academy Secondary78.5 Attainment 8 · 1,432 students
- 2698Beaconsfield High SchoolBeaconsfield, South East · Academy Secondary75.9 Attainment 8 · 1,283 students
- 2798Dartford Grammar SchoolDartford, South East · Academy Secondary79.9 Attainment 8 · 1,576 students
- 2898Dr Challoner's Grammar SchoolAmersham, South East · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,384 students
- 2998Newstead Wood SchoolOrpington, London · Academy Secondary82.8 Attainment 8 · 1,347 students
- 3098The Latymer SchoolLondon, London · Local authority Secondary80.1 Attainment 8 · 1,355 students
- 3198Sale Grammar SchoolSale, North West · Academy Secondary76.1 Attainment 8 · 1,352 students
- 3298The Harrodian SchoolLondon, London · Independent All-through75.4 Attainment 8 · 1,034 students
- 3398Chesham Grammar SchoolChesham, South East · Academy Secondary74.0 Attainment 8 · 1,331 students
- 3498Langley Grammar SchoolLangley, South East · Academy Secondary77.6 Attainment 8 · 1,284 students
- 3598Colyton Grammar SchoolColyton, South West · Academy Secondary78.8 Attainment 8 · 1,083 students
- 3698Nonsuch High School for GirlsSutton, London · Academy Secondary80.5 Attainment 8 · 1,494 students
- 3798Saint Ambrose CollegeAltrincham, North West · Academy Secondary76.2 Attainment 8 · 1,096 students
- 3898Sir Thomas Rich's SchoolGloucester, South West · Academy Secondary77.2 Attainment 8 · 1,240 students
- 3998The Royal Grammar School, High WycombeHigh Wycombe, South East · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,451 students
- 4098Cardiff Sixth Form College, CambridgeCambridge, East of England · Independent Secondary– · 100 students
- 4198St Andrew's Catholic SchoolLeatherhead, South East · Academy Secondary6.4% Free school meals · 1,594 students
- 4298St Helen's SchoolNorthwood, London · Independent All-through73.0 Attainment 8 · 1,097 students
- 4398Westcliff High School for Boys AcademyWestcliff-on-Sea, East of England · Academy Secondary77.6 Attainment 8 · 1,309 students
- 4497Crosfields SchoolReading, South East · Independent All-through69.9 Attainment 8 · 713 students
- 4597Dame Alice Owen's SchoolPotters Bar, East of England · Academy Secondary72.9 Attainment 8 · 1,467 students
- 4697Royal Latin SchoolBuckingham, South East · Academy Secondary73.5 Attainment 8 · 1,326 students
- 4797Sir William Borlase's Grammar SchoolMarlow, South East · Academy Secondary72.4 Attainment 8 · 1,222 students
- 4897St Helen and St KatharineAbingdon, South East · Independent All-through71.8 Attainment 8 · 700 students
- 4997Kendrick SchoolReading, South East · Academy Secondary84.0 Attainment 8 · 939 students
- 5097Aylesbury High SchoolAylesbury, South East · Academy Secondary74.3 Attainment 8 · 1,368 students
- 5197Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar SchoolSalisbury, South West · Academy Secondary73.1 Attainment 8 · 1,193 students
- 5297Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, London · Academy Secondary75.6 Attainment 8 · 1,561 students
- 5397Manchester High School for GirlsManchester, North West · Independent All-through73.7 Attainment 8 · 913 students
- 5497St Michael's Catholic Grammar SchoolLondon, London · Local authority Secondary77.8 Attainment 8 · 908 students
- 5597Stroud High SchoolStroud, South West · Academy Secondary76.9 Attainment 8 · 1,144 students
- 5697Upton Court Grammar SchoolSlough, South East · Academy Secondary79.9 Attainment 8 · 1,155 students
- 5797Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar SchoolTunbridge Wells, South East · Local authority Secondary73.4 Attainment 8 · 1,123 students
- 5897Ripon Grammar SchoolRipon, Yorkshire and the Humber · Local authority Secondary70.9 Attainment 8 · 957 students
- 5997Herschel Grammar SchoolSlough, South East · Academy Secondary75.8 Attainment 8 · 1,062 students
- 6097Loreto Grammar SchoolAltrincham, North West · Academy Secondary73.7 Attainment 8 · 1,075 students
- 6197Red House SchoolStockton-on-Tees, North East · Independent All-through69.8 Attainment 8 · 345 students
- 6297Wallington High School for GirlsWallington, London · Academy Secondary80.5 Attainment 8 · 1,548 students
- 6397John Hampden Grammar SchoolHigh Wycombe, South East · Academy Secondary72.3 Attainment 8 · 1,281 students
- 6497St Bernard's Catholic Grammar SchoolSlough, South East · Local authority Secondary77.3 Attainment 8 · 1,178 students
- 6597Newport Girls' High School AcademyNewport, West Midlands · Academy Secondary75.3 Attainment 8 · 884 students
- 6697South Wilts Grammar SchoolSalisbury, South West · Academy Secondary77.0 Attainment 8 · 1,200 students
- 6796Heckmondwike Grammar SchoolHeckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber · Academy Secondary80.2 Attainment 8 · 1,522 students
- 6896Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolLancaster, North West · Academy Secondary74.1 Attainment 8 · 1,294 students
- 6996The Blue Coat SchoolLiverpool, North West · Academy Secondary79.5 Attainment 8 · 1,232 students
- 7096Southend High School for GirlsSouthend-on-Sea, East of England · Academy Secondary75.0 Attainment 8 · 1,312 students
- 7196The Marist SchoolAscot, South East · Independent All-through71.9 Attainment 8 · 401 students
- 7296The Skinners' SchoolTunbridge Wells, South East · Academy Secondary70.8 Attainment 8 · 1,149 students
- 7396Alcester Grammar SchoolAlcester, West Midlands · Academy Secondary73.7 Attainment 8 · 1,299 students
- 7496Aylesbury Grammar SchoolAylesbury, South East · Academy Secondary74.5 Attainment 8 · 1,346 students
- 7596Sir Henry Floyd Grammar SchoolAylesbury, South East · Academy Secondary73.2 Attainment 8 · 1,353 students
- 7696The Crypt SchoolGloucester, South West · Academy Secondary72.7 Attainment 8 · 1,100 students
- 7796The King's School, GranthamGrantham, East Midlands · Academy Secondary72.7 Attainment 8 · 1,221 students
- 7896Abbot's Hill SchoolHemel Hempstead, East of England · Independent All-through68.8 Attainment 8 · 380 students
- 7996Claremont Fan Court SchoolEsher, South East · Independent All-through68.6 Attainment 8 · 1,193 students
- 8096Haberdashers' AdamsNewport, West Midlands · Academy Secondary71.8 Attainment 8 · 1,090 students
- 8196Rawdhatul Ilm Wal HudaBlackburn, North West · Independent Secondary67.2 Attainment 8 · 246 students
- 8296The Queen's SchoolChester, North West · Independent All-through67.4 Attainment 8 · 382 students
- 8396CranmoreLeatherhead, South East · Independent All-through66.0 Attainment 8 · 445 students
- 8496Invicta Grammar SchoolMaidstone, South East · Academy Secondary70.8 Attainment 8 · 1,670 students
- 8596Westcliff High School for GirlsWestcliff-on-Sea, East of England · Academy Secondary75.6 Attainment 8 · 1,354 students
- 8696Wycombe High SchoolHigh Wycombe, South East · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,371 students
- 8796Nottingham Girls' High School GDSTNottingham, East Midlands · Independent All-through69.8 Attainment 8 · 625 students
- 8896Rugby High SchoolRugby, West Midlands · Academy Secondary74.9 Attainment 8 · 927 students
- 8996Bournemouth SchoolBournemouth, South West · Academy Secondary74.2 Attainment 8 · 1,320 students
- 9096Ipswich SchoolIpswich, East of England · Independent All-through68.1 Attainment 8 · 966 students
- 9196Islamia School for Girls'London, London · Independent Secondary65.2 Attainment 8 · 108 students
- 9296Lancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolLancaster, North West · Academy Secondary73.4 Attainment 8 · 1,038 students
- 9396Southend High School for BoysSouthend-on-Sea, East of England · Academy Secondary73.8 Attainment 8 · 1,332 students
- 9496Northwood College for Girls GDSTNorthwood, London · Independent All-through69.9 Attainment 8 · 814 students
- 9596Townley Grammar SchoolBexleyheath, London · Academy Secondary75.0 Attainment 8 · 1,669 students
- 9696Urmston Grammar AcademyManchester, North West · Academy Secondary71.7 Attainment 8 · 1,137 students
- 9796Al-Burhan Grammar SchoolBirmingham, West Midlands · Independent Secondary66.7 Attainment 8 · 114 students
- 9896Brondesbury College LondonLondon, London · Independent Secondary65.9 Attainment 8 · 118 students
- 9996Churston Ferrers Grammar School AcademyBrixham, South West · Academy Secondary71.2 Attainment 8 · 1,062 students
- 10096JFSHarrow, London · Local authority Secondary64.6 Attainment 8 · 2,091 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 | The Perse School Cambridge, East of England · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 99.4 Top 5% | 82.9 Attainment 8 | 1,774 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Wilson's School Wallington, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.3 Top 5% | 86.9 Attainment 8 | 1,327 |
| 9 | Reading School Reading, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.2 Top 5% | 83.0 Attainment 8 | 1,138 |
| 10 | Pate's Grammar School Cheltenham, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | 82.7 Attainment 8 | 1,288 |
| 11 | Sutton Grammar School Sutton, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | 80.3 Attainment 8 | 1,061 |
| 12 | Tonbridge Grammar School Tonbridge, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | 77.2 Attainment 8 | 1,150 |
| 13 | King Edward VI School Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.0 Top 5% | 83.3 Attainment 8 | 879 |
| 14 | The Tiffin Girls' School Kingston upon Thames, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.0 Top 5% | 85.3 Attainment 8 | 1,267 |
| 15 | Tiffin School Kingston upon Thames, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.0 Top 5% | 79.1 Attainment 8 | 1,478 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | The Judd School Tonbridge, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 98.8 Top 5% | 78.4 Attainment 8 | 1,541 |
| 19 | Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Altrincham, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.7 Top 5% | 80.6 Attainment 8 | 1,381 |
| 20 | Dr Challoner's High School Amersham, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.7 Top 5% | 79.1 Attainment 8 | 1,391 |
| 21 | Stratford Girls' Grammar School Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.7 Top 5% | 80.6 Attainment 8 | 853 |
| 22 | Bexley Grammar School Welling, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.6 Top 5% | 74.7 Attainment 8 | 1,504 |
| 23 | Wallington County Grammar School Wallington, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.3 Top 5% | 77.7 Attainment 8 | 1,119 |
| 24 | Cheltenham Ladies' College Cheltenham, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 98.2 Top 5% | 78.2 Attainment 8 | 814 |
| 25 | Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Altrincham, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 78.5 Attainment 8 | 1,432 |
| 26 | Beaconsfield High School Beaconsfield, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 75.9 Attainment 8 | 1,283 |
| 27 | Dartford Grammar School Dartford, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 79.9 Attainment 8 | 1,576 |
| 28 | Dr Challoner's Grammar School Amersham, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 73.9 Attainment 8 | 1,384 |
| 29 | Newstead Wood School Orpington, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 82.8 Attainment 8 | 1,347 |
| 30 | The Latymer School London, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 98.1 Top 5% | 80.1 Attainment 8 | 1,355 |
| 31 | Sale Grammar School Sale, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.0 Top 5% | 76.1 Attainment 8 | 1,352 |
| 32 | The Harrodian School London, London · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 98.0 Top 5% | 75.4 Attainment 8 | 1,034 |
| 33 | Chesham Grammar School Chesham, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.9 Top 5% | 74.0 Attainment 8 | 1,331 |
| 34 | Langley Grammar School Langley, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.9 Top 5% | 77.6 Attainment 8 | 1,284 |
| 35 | Colyton Grammar School Colyton, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.8 Top 5% | 78.8 Attainment 8 | 1,083 |
| 36 | Nonsuch High School for Girls Sutton, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.8 Top 5% | 80.5 Attainment 8 | 1,494 |
| 37 | Saint Ambrose College Altrincham, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 76.2 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 38 | Sir Thomas Rich's School Gloucester, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 77.2 Attainment 8 | 1,240 |
| 39 | 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 |
| 40 | Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge Cambridge, East of England · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Independent | 97.5 Top 5% | – | 100 |
| 41 | St Andrew's Catholic School Leatherhead, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.5 Top 5% | 6.4% Free school meals | 1,594 |
| 42 | St Helen's School Northwood, London · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 97.5 Top 5% | 73.0 Attainment 8 | 1,097 |
| 43 | 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 |
| 44 | Crosfields School Reading, South East · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 97.4 Top 5% | 69.9 Attainment 8 | 713 |
| 45 | Dame Alice Owen's School Potters Bar, East of England · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.4 Top 5% | 72.9 Attainment 8 | 1,467 |
| 46 | Royal Latin School Buckingham, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.4 Top 5% | 73.5 Attainment 8 | 1,326 |
| 47 | Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Marlow, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.4 Top 5% | 72.4 Attainment 8 | 1,222 |
| 48 | St Helen and St Katharine Abingdon, South East · All-through · Ages 9–18 | Independent | 97.4 Top 5% | 71.8 Attainment 8 | 700 |
| 49 | Kendrick School Reading, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.3 Top 5% | 84.0 Attainment 8 | 939 |
| 50 | Aylesbury High School Aylesbury, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.2 Top 5% | 74.3 Attainment 8 | 1,368 |
| 51 | 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 |
| 52 | Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Sidcup, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.1 Top 5% | 75.6 Attainment 8 | 1,561 |
| 53 | Manchester High School for Girls Manchester, North West · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 97.1 Top 5% | 73.7 Attainment 8 | 913 |
| 54 | St Michael's Catholic Grammar School London, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 97.1 Top 5% | 77.8 Attainment 8 | 908 |
| 55 | Stroud High School Stroud, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.1 Top 5% | 76.9 Attainment 8 | 1,144 |
| 56 | Upton Court Grammar School Slough, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.0 Top 5% | 79.9 Attainment 8 | 1,155 |
| 57 | 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 |
| 58 | Ripon Grammar School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 96.8 Top 5% | 70.9 Attainment 8 | 957 |
| 59 | Herschel Grammar School Slough, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.7 Top 5% | 75.8 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 60 | Loreto Grammar School Altrincham, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.7 Top 5% | 73.7 Attainment 8 | 1,075 |
| 61 | Red House School Stockton-on-Tees, North East · All-through · Ages 3–17 | Independent | 96.7 Top 5% | 69.8 Attainment 8 | 345 |
| 62 | Wallington High School for Girls Wallington, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.7 Top 5% | 80.5 Attainment 8 | 1,548 |
| 63 | John Hampden Grammar School High Wycombe, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.6 Top 5% | 72.3 Attainment 8 | 1,281 |
| 64 | 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 |
| 65 | Newport Girls' High School Academy Newport, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.5 Top 5% | 75.3 Attainment 8 | 884 |
| 66 | South Wilts Grammar School Salisbury, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.5 Top 5% | 77.0 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 67 | Heckmondwike Grammar School Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 80.2 Attainment 8 | 1,522 |
| 68 | Lancaster Royal Grammar School Lancaster, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 74.1 Attainment 8 | 1,294 |
| 69 | The Blue Coat School Liverpool, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 79.5 Attainment 8 | 1,232 |
| 70 | 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 |
| 71 | The Marist School Ascot, South East · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 96.2 Top 5% | 71.9 Attainment 8 | 401 |
| 72 | The Skinners' School Tunbridge Wells, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.2 Top 5% | 70.8 Attainment 8 | 1,149 |
| 73 | Alcester Grammar School Alcester, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 73.7 Attainment 8 | 1,299 |
| 74 | Aylesbury Grammar School Aylesbury, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 74.5 Attainment 8 | 1,346 |
| 75 | Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Aylesbury, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 73.2 Attainment 8 | 1,353 |
| 76 | The Crypt School Gloucester, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 72.7 Attainment 8 | 1,100 |
| 77 | The King's School, Grantham Grantham, East Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 72.7 Attainment 8 | 1,221 |
| 78 | Abbot's Hill School Hemel Hempstead, East of England · All-through · Ages 0–16 | Independent | 96.0 Top 5% | 68.8 Attainment 8 | 380 |
| 79 | Claremont Fan Court School Esher, South East · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 96.0 Top 5% | 68.6 Attainment 8 | 1,193 |
| 80 | Haberdashers' Adams Newport, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.0 Top 5% | 71.8 Attainment 8 | 1,090 |
| 81 | Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda Blackburn, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–25 | Independent | 96.0 Top 5% | 67.2 Attainment 8 | 246 |
| 82 | The Queen's School Chester, North West · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 96.0 Top 5% | 67.4 Attainment 8 | 382 |
| 83 | Cranmore Leatherhead, South East · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 95.9 Top 5% | 66.0 Attainment 8 | 445 |
| 84 | Invicta Grammar School Maidstone, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | 70.8 Attainment 8 | 1,670 |
| 85 | 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 |
| 86 | Wycombe High School High Wycombe, South East · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | 73.9 Attainment 8 | 1,371 |
| 87 | Nottingham Girls' High School GDST Nottingham, East Midlands · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 95.8 Top 5% | 69.8 Attainment 8 | 625 |
| 88 | Rugby High School Rugby, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.8 Top 5% | 74.9 Attainment 8 | 927 |
| 89 | Bournemouth School Bournemouth, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 74.2 Attainment 8 | 1,320 |
| 90 | Ipswich School Ipswich, East of England · All-through · Ages 0–18 | Independent | 95.7 Top 5% | 68.1 Attainment 8 | 966 |
| 91 | Islamia School for Girls' London, London · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 95.7 Top 5% | 65.2 Attainment 8 | 108 |
| 92 | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Lancaster, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 73.4 Attainment 8 | 1,038 |
| 93 | 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 |
| 94 | Northwood College for Girls GDST Northwood, London · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 95.6 Top 5% | 69.9 Attainment 8 | 814 |
| 95 | Townley Grammar School Bexleyheath, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.6 Top 5% | 75.0 Attainment 8 | 1,669 |
| 96 | Urmston Grammar Academy Manchester, North West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.6 Top 5% | 71.7 Attainment 8 | 1,137 |
| 97 | Al-Burhan Grammar School Birmingham, West Midlands · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 95.5 Top 5% | 66.7 Attainment 8 | 114 |
| 98 | Brondesbury College London London, London · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 95.5 Top 5% | 65.9 Attainment 8 | 118 |
| 99 | Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Brixham, South West · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.5 Top 5% | 71.2 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 100 | JFS Harrow, London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 95.5 Top 5% | 64.6 Attainment 8 | 2,091 |
Wimbledon High School GDST in London, London leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in England with a Success Index (England) of 99.7. Of the 100 schools shown, 70 are academy, 22 are independent, 8 are local authority.
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Wimbledon High School GDST in London, London ranks first among secondary schools in England with a Success Index (England) of 99.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,085).
How are secondary 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.