Find the ranking page that fits the question you are asking
Some parents want the strongest GCSE or A-level outcomes. Others want the best options in London, Birmingham, or Kent. Start with the list that matches the real question, then narrow by location, admissions, and fit.
- 6 UK-wide lists
- 12 area rankings
- 3 next-step tools
Popular starting points
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01 / Ranking focus
National results-led lists
National rankings built from published GCSE and A-level measures, giving two clearer ways to compare academic strength before the shortlist turns local.
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02 / Ranking focus
Area-first ranking pages
Local rankings bring together the grammar schools parents usually compare within London, Birmingham, Kent, and other established routes.
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03 / Ranking focus
Shortlist tools
Search and compare views help bring travel, admissions routes, and day-to-day fit into the picture alongside results.
UK-wide rankings
National rankings to help narrow the field
These UK-wide lists help you compare the strongest grammar schools nationally before geography, admissions routes, and day-to-day fit start shaping the shortlist.
GCSE ranking
Best grammar schools by GCSE results
Ranked by Attainment 8, grade 5+ in English and maths, and EBacc APS.
A-level ranking
Best grammar schools by A-level results
Ranked by the published share of students achieving AAB or better at A level.
UK-wide list
Best grammar schools in the UK
Uses the same GCSE ranking as our GCSE-results page: Attainment 8 first, then English and maths grade 5+, then EBacc APS.
Girls' schools
Best girls' grammar schools
Filtered to girls' grammar schools, then ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our GCSE-results page.
Boys' schools
Best boys' grammar schools
Filtered to boys' grammar schools, then ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our GCSE-results page.
Outstanding Ofsted
Grammar schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted
Only schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted are included, then they are ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our GCSE-results page.
Area rankings
Start with the area you are considering
These pages group together the schools parents usually compare locally, so you can start with one place before looking at travel, admissions, and school-by-school fit.
Area list
Best grammar schools in London
London-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Birmingham
Birmingham-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Essex
Essex-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Kent
Kent-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Medway
Medway-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Slough
Slough-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Trafford
Trafford-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Sutton
Sutton-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Area list
Best grammar schools in Wirral
Wirral-only school set, ordered by the same GCSE ranking used on our UK GCSE list.
Next-step tools
Once you have a shortlist, use these tools
Ranking is only the first step. Use these tools when you want to check what still makes sense in real life.
Next step
Search by postcode
Check which grammar schools are actually near you and start ruling out long or awkward journeys.
Next step
Open map view
See where grammar schools cluster and which journeys still look realistic once geography starts mattering.
Next step
Compare schools
Put your shortlist side by side once you are down to the schools your family would genuinely consider.