This table ranks private schools by the percentage of GCE A-level entries awarded A*, A or B.
How this page ranks schools
Schools are ordered directly by the latest verified share of A-level entries awarded A*-B.
This page uses one sixth-form grade measure:
What To Keep In Mind
DfE-derived rows require at least 20 published A-level entries; school-published results take priority when available.
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What Matters Most
A-level grades A*-B
School-published results take priority. Otherwise, the calculation uses the DfE all-subject A-level grade breakdown.
Private schools with published A-level data
Brighton College, Eastern Road
A-level grades A*-B: 97.9%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
97.9%
DfE all-subject A-level grade counts
Guildford High School, London Road
A-level grades A*-B: 97.3%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
97.3%
DfE all-subject A-level grade counts
St Paul's School, Lonsdale Road, Barnes
A-level grades A*-B: 96.8%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
96.8%
DfE all-subject A-level grade counts
Godolphin and Latymer School, Iffley Road, Hammersmith
A-level grades A*-B: 96.7%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
96.7%
School-published A-level result
City of London School for Girls, St Giles' Terrace, Barbican
A-level grades A*-B: 96.2%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
96.2%
School-published A-level result
North London Collegiate School, Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware
A-level grades A*-B: 96.1%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
96.1%
School-published A-level result
Westminster School, Little Dean's Yard
A-level grades A*-B: 96.1%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
96.1%
DfE all-subject A-level grade counts
Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hanworth Road
A-level grades A*-B: 95.9%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
95.9%
DfE all-subject A-level grade counts
St Paul's Girls' School, Brook Green
A-level grades A*-B: 95.7%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
95.7%
DfE all-subject A-level grade counts
South Hampstead High School GDST, 3 Maresfield Gardens
A-level grades A*-B: 95.2%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
95.2%
School-published A-level result
Channing School, The Bank
A-level grades A*-B: 95.1%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
95.1%
School-published A-level result
Colfe's School, Horn Park Lane, Lee
A-level grades A*-B: 95.0%
Application: Apply direct to school
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
95.0%
School-published A-level result
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A-level results describe sixth-form attainment; they should not replace the GCSE picture for younger entry points.
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How to read this page
The order is calculated from final DfE grade counts across all GCE A-level subjects. DfE rows need at least 20 A-level entries to avoid ranking a percentage based on a tiny sample.
Schools using IB, BTEC or other sixth-form qualification mixes may not be represented well by an A-level-only table.
Check subject choice, sixth-form entry requirements, fees and application dates on each school profile.
FAQ
Private secondary-stage schools need a published all-subject GCE A-level grade breakdown to appear. DfE-derived figures need at least 20 entries.
No. A*-B is the share of individual A-level entries awarded A*, A or B. AAB or better is a student-level measure with different conditions.
No. This is an A-level-specific table, so schools using different qualification mixes need separate research.
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