Best schools in London
School-first decisions in London are rarely solved by the school list alone; you need the surrounding postcode profile as well. This ranking covers 120 schools in the London local authority. Postcode area SW19 has the highest average school score (99.9 across 2 schools), while NW2 sits at the lower end (98.6). 100% of ranked London schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in London on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the London comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the London ranking.
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Questions about schools in London
What is the best school in London?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is the top-ranked school in London overall (LocaleIQ score 100 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 83.6. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in London?
Sheringdale Primary School leads the London primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 95% · higher 51%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of London primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in London?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School leads the London secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 83.6. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of London secondary schools.
Which schools in London are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
112 schools in the London ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Sheringdale Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, Wallington High School for Girls, Churchfields Junior School, and 107 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of London has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SW19 has the strongest cluster — 99.9 average across 2 ranked schools. NW2 sits at the lower end (98.6 average). School-first decisions in London are rarely solved by the school list alone; you need the surrounding postcode profile as well. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in London?
This ranking covers 120 schools (primary and secondary) in the London comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.