Area dashboard · London
Best secondary schools in London
Compare local secondary schools in London with MySchoolHub performance and inspection data.
Turn this into your shortlist
Add a postcode and the table below reorders by distance.
Averages cover state mainstream schools, the basis of the national figures. Special and independent schools are in the table below but not in the averages.
Ofsted across London
Most recent inspection outcome for every school with a published judgement. Click a bar to filter the table.
Spread of Attainment 8
Number of London secondaries in each band. Click a bar to filter the table.
London schools
Ranked by Attainment 8 — switch the measure to reorder
| Select | # | School | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | 5+ Eng & maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Academy converter · Outstanding | 87.1 | +1.22 | 100% | |
| 2 | Nonsuch High School for Girls Academy converter · Good | 81.8 | +1.02 | 100% | |
| 3 | Michaela Community School Free schools | 79.6 | +2.56 | 99% | |
| 4 | Newstead Wood School Academy converter · Outstanding | 79.5 | +1.05 | 98% | |
| 5 | Ilford County High School Community school · Good | 77.0 | +0.87 | 99% | |
| 6 | Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Academy converter | 75.3 | +0.82 | 98% | |
| 7 | Beths Grammar School Academy converter · Good | 73.2 | +0.53 | 98% | |
| 8 | Bexley Grammar School Academy converter · Outstanding | 72.6 | +0.49 | 96% | |
| 9 | Northwood College for Girls GDST Other independent school | 71.5 | — | 93% | |
| 10 | North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School Other independent school | 70.0 | — | 87% |
How to read this page
This page is designed for families comparing secondary schools in London using GCSE and progress signals.
MySchoolHub helps you move from broad local search to a realistic shortlist and side-by-side comparison.
Secondary school comparison workflow
Filter to secondary schools in London, review Attainment 8 and Progress 8, then shortlist likely options.
Use direct comparison to validate English and maths outcomes, EBacc context and school profile indicators before making final choices.
What to review alongside GCSE metrics
Strong exam outcomes matter, but inspection history, phase structure, and practical location constraints remain important.
Map-first comparison can reveal schools that are realistically reachable and still academically strong.
Top secondary schools in London by GCSE results
- 1Queen Elizabeth's School, BarnetBarnetAttainment 8 87.1
- 2The Henrietta Barnett SchoolBarnetAttainment 8 87.1
- 3Wilson's SchoolSuttonAttainment 8 86.8
- 4The Tiffin Girls' SchoolKingston upon ThamesAttainment 8 86.0
- 5St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBromleyAttainment 8 85.0
- 6Tiffin SchoolKingston upon ThamesAttainment 8 83.1
- 7Sutton Grammar SchoolSuttonAttainment 8 82.6
- 8Wallington County Grammar SchoolSuttonAttainment 8 82.0
- 9Nonsuch High School for GirlsSuttonAttainment 8 81.8
- 10Woodford County High SchoolRedbridgeAttainment 8 81.2
- 11The Latymer SchoolEnfieldAttainment 8 80.9
- 12Wallington High School for GirlsSuttonAttainment 8 80.3
- 13Michaela Community SchoolBrentAttainment 8 79.6
- 14Newstead Wood SchoolBromleyAttainment 8 79.5
- 15St Michael's Catholic Grammar SchoolBarnetAttainment 8 78.1
- 16Ilford County High SchoolRedbridgeAttainment 8 77.0
- 17Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolBexleyAttainment 8 75.3
- 18Townley Grammar SchoolBexleyAttainment 8 74.8
- 19Beths Grammar SchoolBexleyAttainment 8 73.2
- 20Bexley Grammar SchoolBexleyAttainment 8 72.6
Ranked by Attainment 8, latest DfE results. Selective schools admit by entrance test, so compare them with care.
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Common questions
How can I compare secondary schools in London?
Use MySchoolHub filters for secondary phase in London, shortlist candidates, then compare Attainment 8, Progress 8 and Ofsted context side by side.
Should I compare Attainment 8 and Progress 8 together?
Yes. Attainment 8 reflects outcomes, while Progress 8 reflects value added. Combining both gives a more balanced view.