This GCSE-only ranking uses three published measures: Attainment 8, grade 5+ in English and maths, and EBacc average point score.
How this page ranks schools
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
Attainment 8
This does most of the work. It captures GCSE attainment across eight qualifications.
Grade 5+ in English and maths
This is a second check using the published share of pupils getting grade 5 or above in both subjects.
EBacc average point score
This is a smaller final check on how strongly pupils perform across the EBacc basket of subjects.
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Henrietta Barnett School, Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb
Assessment: GL Assessment
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
87.3
Grade 5+ English & maths
100.0%
EBacc APS
8.65
Calculated score
100.0
Wilson's School, Mollison Drive
Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual
Competition: 17.6 candidates per place
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
86.9
Grade 5+ English & maths
100.0%
EBacc APS
8.66
Calculated score
99.2
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, Queen's Road
Assessment: GL Assessment
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
85.6
Grade 5+ English & maths
99.5%
EBacc APS
8.55
Calculated score
95.9
Tiffin Girls' School, Richmond Road
Assessment: Individual
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
85.3
Grade 5+ English & maths
99.4%
EBacc APS
8.26
Calculated score
94.5
Kendrick School, London Road
Assessment: Individual
Competition: 6.1 candidates per place
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
84.0
Grade 5+ English & maths
100.0%
EBacc APS
8.29
Calculated score
92.6
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Goddington Lane
Assessment: Individual
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
83.6
Grade 5+ English & maths
100.0%
EBacc APS
8.22
Calculated score
91.5
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, Broomfield Road
Assessment: CSSE
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
83.3
Grade 5+ English & maths
100.0%
EBacc APS
8.24
Calculated score
91.0
King Edward VI School, Chapel Lane
Assessment: GL Assessment
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
83.3
Grade 5+ English & maths
100.0%
EBacc APS
8.07
Calculated score
90.6
Reading School, Erleigh Road
Assessment: FSCE
Competition: 7.2 candidates per place
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
83.0
Grade 5+ English & maths
100.0%
EBacc APS
8.25
Calculated score
90.4
Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road
Assessment: GL Assessment
Competition: 9.0 candidates per place
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
82.8
Grade 5+ English & maths
100.0%
EBacc APS
7.89
Calculated score
89.2
Pate's Grammar School, Princess Elizabeth Way
Assessment: GL Assessment
Used in this ranking
Attainment 8
82.7
Grade 5+ English & maths
99.3%
EBacc APS
7.79
Calculated score
88.1
Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road
Assessment: CSSE
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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The ranking uses Attainment 8, the percentage of pupils getting grade 5 or above in English and maths, and the EBacc average point score.
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