Best secondary 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 secondary schools in the London local authority. Postcode area BR6 has the highest average school score (99.8 across 2 schools), while SE22 sits at the lower end (89.3). 100% of ranked London secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary 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.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Townley Grammar School | 98.7 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 12 | Bexley Grammar School | 98.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 13 | Menorah High School for Girls | 98.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 14 | Waldegrave School | 98 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 15 | Reach Academy Feltham | 97.6 | Outstanding | All-through |
| 16 | Tiffin School | 97.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 17 | Avanti House School | 97.3 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 18 | Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School | 97.3 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 19 | The St Thomas the Apostle College | 97.1 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 20 | The London Oratory School | 97 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 21 | Nishkam School West London | 96.9 | Outstanding | All-through |
| 22 | Prendergast School | 96.9 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 23 | The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School | 96.9 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 24 | William Perkin Church of England High School | 96.8 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 25 | Wren Academy Finchley | 96.8 | Outstanding | All-through |
| 26 | Twyford Church of England High School | 96.7 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 27 | The Grey Coat Hospital | 96.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 28 | Ark Bolingbroke Academy | 96.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 29 | Ashcroft Technology Academy | 96.5 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 30 | The Henrietta Barnett School | 96.5 | Good | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in London
What is the best secondary school in London?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in London (LocaleIQ score 100 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 83.6. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the London secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in London?
Sheringdale Primary School tops the London primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 95% · higher 51%. See the full primary school ranking for London for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in London have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in London: St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (Attainment 8 83.6); Wallington High School for Girls (Attainment 8 80.5); Wilson's School (Attainment 8 86.9). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in London are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
103 secondary schools in the London ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Wallington High School for Girls, Wilson's School, Newstead Wood School, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, and 98 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.
How many secondary schools are ranked in London?
This ranking covers 120 secondary schools in the London comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of London has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, BR6 has the strongest cluster — 99.8 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. SE22 sits at the lower end (89.3 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.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.