GCSE results ranking

Top grammar schools by GCSE results

This GCSE-only ranking uses three published measures: Attainment 8, grade 5+ in English and maths, and EBacc average point score.

How ranking works

How this page ranks schools

This page uses a GCSE-only score built from three published measures

Attainment 8 does most of the work, with English and maths grade 5+ next and EBacc APS as a final check.

We turn each GCSE measure into a like-for-like score across the schools on this page, then apply these weights:

What To Keep In Mind

This page stays strictly GCSE-only, so sixth-form data is not used in the order at all.

A school needs all three published GCSE measures to receive a rank on this page.

What Matters Most

  • 1

    Attainment 8

    70%

    This does most of the work. It captures GCSE attainment across eight qualifications.

  • 2

    Grade 5+ in English and maths

    20%

    This is a second check using the published share of pupils getting grade 5 or above in both subjects.

  • 3

    EBacc average point score

    10%

    This is a smaller final check on how strongly pupils perform across the EBacc basket of subjects.

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Rank #1

The Henrietta Barnett School

Henrietta Barnett School, Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb

Ofsted: GoodTop 5% GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: Very High

Assessment: GL Assessment

Applicants per place: 3.4 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

87.3

Grade 5+ English & maths

100.0%

EBacc APS

8.65

Calculated score

100.0

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Rank #2

Wilson's School

Wilson's School, Mollison Drive

Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: Very High

Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual

Applicants per place: 4.0 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

86.9

Grade 5+ English & maths

100.0%

EBacc APS

8.66

Calculated score

99.2

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Rank #3

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, Queen's Road

Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: Very High

Assessment: GL Assessment

Applicants per place: 4.4 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

85.6

Grade 5+ English & maths

99.5%

EBacc APS

8.55

Calculated score

95.9

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Rank #4

The Tiffin Girls' School

Tiffin Girls' School, Richmond Road

Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: High

Assessment: Individual

Applicants per place: 3.5 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

85.3

Grade 5+ English & maths

99.4%

EBacc APS

8.26

Calculated score

94.5

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Rank #5

Kendrick School

Kendrick School, London Road

Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: Very High

Assessment: Individual

Applicants per place: 3.9 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

84.0

Grade 5+ English & maths

100.0%

EBacc APS

8.29

Calculated score

92.6

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Rank #6

St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School

St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Goddington Lane

Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: Very High

Assessment: Individual

Applicants per place: 3.8 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

83.6

Grade 5+ English & maths

100.0%

EBacc APS

8.22

Calculated score

91.5

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Rank #7

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, Broomfield Road

Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsMixedCompetition: High

Assessment: CSSE

Applicants per place: 4.9 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

83.3

Grade 5+ English & maths

100.0%

EBacc APS

8.24

Calculated score

91.0

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Rank #8

King Edward VI School

King Edward VI School, Chapel Lane

Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: Very High

Assessment: GL Assessment

Applicants per place: 4.0 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

83.3

Grade 5+ English & maths

100.0%

EBacc APS

8.07

Calculated score

90.6

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Rank #9

Reading School

Reading School, Erleigh Road

Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: Moderate

Assessment: FSCE

Applicants per place: 3.0 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

83.0

Grade 5+ English & maths

100.0%

EBacc APS

8.25

Calculated score

90.4

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Rank #10

Newstead Wood School

Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road

Ofsted: OutstandingExcellent GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: High

Assessment: GL Assessment

Applicants per place: 3.5 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

82.8

Grade 5+ English & maths

100.0%

EBacc APS

7.89

Calculated score

89.2

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Rank #11

Pate's Grammar School

Pate's Grammar School, Princess Elizabeth Way

Ofsted: OutstandingExcellent GCSE resultsMixedCompetition: High

Assessment: GL Assessment

Applicants per place: 2.1 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

82.7

Grade 5+ English & maths

99.3%

EBacc APS

7.79

Calculated score

88.1

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Rank #12

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road

Ofsted: Not yet ratedExcellent GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: High

Assessment: CSSE

Applicants per place: 6.1 applicants per place

Used in this ranking

Attainment 8

82.1

Grade 5+ English & maths

100.0%

EBacc APS

7.85

Calculated score

87.7

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Keep narrowing

What usually matters once the GCSE field is smaller

Strong published results can narrow a long list quickly. Final choices usually come down to admissions reality, travel, and how the remaining schools compare once they are close together.

Before you shortlist

About GCSE-focused grammar school shortlists

This page is for parents who want a GCSE-only first pass. It uses published Key Stage 4 measures, so it can help you spot the schools with the strongest GCSE profile before sixth-form results, travel, or admissions detail start reshaping the shortlist.

GCSE results are useful, but they are still only one slice of the picture. Use this ranking to narrow quickly, then open school pages and compare the schools that still look realistic for your child and your family.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is different about this page?

This ranking uses GCSE measures only. It stays focused on published Key Stage 4 performance instead of mixing in sixth-form data.

Which GCSE measures are used here?

The ranking uses Attainment 8, the percentage of pupils getting grade 5 or above in English and maths, and the EBacc average point score.

Does this mean these are the easiest grammar schools to get into?

No. GCSE strength does not tell you about admissions difficulty, catchment, exam route, or whether a school is the right fit for your child.

What should I do after using this page?

Open the school pages and compare the shortlist properly so you can bring in admissions detail, travel time, sixth form, and school fit.