Area dashboard · London
Compare schools in London
Use MySchoolHub to compare London schools by map, exam results, Progress 8 and Ofsted.
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
London has a dense school landscape, which makes comparison harder if you are relying on separate directories and government pages. MySchoolHub helps you narrow the field faster with map view, rankings and direct comparison.
This page is designed for parents who want to compare schools in London by location as well as performance metrics.
How to compare London schools quickly
Start with a London search or map view to see local options near the area you care about. Then shortlist schools and compare their Attainment 8, Progress 8, English and maths and Ofsted profile.
Because travel and catchment matter in London, map-based exploration can be just as important as league-table rank.
Useful MySchoolHub routes for London parents
The school finder is best for broad area exploration, while the comparison tool is best for your final shortlist.
If you want top-performing schools nationally first, open the rankings page and then filter down to relevant schools.
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.
Now apply it to your own list
Add a postcode and we rank the schools you could reach, weighting progress as heavily as you like.
Common questions
How can I compare schools near me in London?
Use MySchoolHub map view with a London search to explore nearby schools, then open the compare tool for your shortlist.
Should I use rankings alone for London schools?
No. Rankings are useful, but location, admissions and commute patterns matter a lot in London, so use map view and school profiles as well.