Rank #1
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
Boys' grammar ranking
Top boys grammar schools
A simpler way to narrow boys' grammar schools using the same GCSE ranking as our UK GCSE list, then narrow by county and shortlist fit.
How ranking works
How this page ranks schools
This boys' page uses the same GCSE ranking as our UK GCSE list
Attainment 8 does most of the work, with English and maths grade 5+ next and EBacc APS as a smaller 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 only compares boys' schools, so the order can differ from area pages even though the GCSE scoring method is the same.
A school can move on an area page because the comparison group changes.
What Matters Most
- 170%
Attainment 8
This does most of the work. It captures GCSE attainment across eight qualifications.
- 220%
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.
- 310%
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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Showing 12 of 54 schools
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Rank #2
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
Rank #3
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
Rank #4
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
Rank #5
Reading School
Reading School, Erleigh Road
Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: Moderate
Assessment: FSCE
Applicants per place: 3.0 applicants per place
Rank #6
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
Rank #7
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford Grammar School, West Hill
Ofsted: OutstandingExcellent GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: High
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 8.0 applicants per place
Rank #8
Sutton Grammar School
Sutton Grammar School, Manor Lane
Ofsted: GoodExcellent GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: Moderate
Assessment: Individual
Applicants per place: 5.3 applicants per place
Rank #9
Tiffin School
Tiffin School, Queen Elizabeth Road
Ofsted: GoodExcellent GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: High
Assessment: Individual
Applicants per place: 4.3 applicants per place
Rank #10
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Marlborough Road, Bowdon
Ofsted: OutstandingStrong GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: High
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 2.4 applicants per place
Rank #11
The Judd School
Judd School, Brook Street
Ofsted: OutstandingStrong GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: High
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 4.3 applicants per place
Rank #12
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington County Grammar School, Croydon Road
Ofsted: OutstandingStrong GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: Very High
Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual
Applicants per place: 5.5 applicants per place
Keep narrowing
When the shortlist starts to feel local
Boys' grammar searches usually become easier once they move into a real area route or admissions guide.
Area hub
Sutton grammar schools
Open Sutton once your shortlist is leaning toward one of the strongest boys' clusters.
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Area hub
Kent grammar schools
Move into Kent once the shortlist starts to look county-specific.
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Guide
Grammar school admissions explained
Use the admissions guide before you compare final boys' school options.
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Before you shortlist
How parents usually shortlist boys' grammar schools
Boys' grammar schools often sit inside highly competitive local clusters, so the broad national list is usually only a starting point. A high rank can help you spot strong options, but it rarely answers the real shortlist question on its own.
Parents usually get further by narrowing the county and journey first, then comparing published outcomes, school fit, and admissions detail together. Use this page to sort the broader field, then open school profiles and compare only the boys' schools that genuinely belong in the same decision.
After the first pass
What to do once the list gets smaller
This ranking is most useful when you know you want boys-only provision but have not yet decided which counties or travel patterns are realistic. Use it to identify promising options first, then open the school pages before you compare anything seriously.
After that first pass, use the filters to cut the list down and compare only the schools that truly belong in the same shortlist. That is usually how a broad category search turns into a practical family decision.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are these rankings only based on boys-school reputation?
No. The order uses the same GCSE formula as our UK GCSE ranking, with 70% Attainment 8, 20% grade 5+ in English and maths, and 10% EBacc average point score.
Does a higher ranking mean a school is the right fit for my child?
No. Ranking helps narrow the field, but final choice still depends on admissions route, journey, culture, and the kind of environment that fits your child best.
Can I still compare schools from different counties on this page?
Yes. The page is designed for broad discovery first, with county filters to help you cut the list down to realistic groups.
What should I do after browsing this list?
Open the school detail pages that look realistic, then compare only the schools that truly belong in the same shortlist.
Keep exploring
Useful next pages
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Best Grammar Schools by GCSE Results
Explore grammar schools with the strongest published GCSE performance, using a clear ranking built from Attainment 8, grade 5+ in English and maths, and EBacc average point score.
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Best Grammar Schools in London
Explore London's grammar schools across Sutton, Barnet, Enfield, Bexley, Bromley, Kingston, and Redbridge, with a clearer picture of the capital's outer-borough selective clusters.
Guide
How to Compare Grammar Schools
A parent-first framework for moving from a long list to a realistic grammar school shortlist without relying on rankings alone.
Guide
Grammar School Admissions Explained
A calm parent guide to registration, testing, preferences, and offer-day decisions when building a grammar school shortlist.
School
Wilson's School
A selective boys grammar school in Wallington, Greater London, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 1,312 pupils on roll.
School
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
A boys grammar school in Barnet with exceptionally high competition for Year 7 places and a long-standing academic reputation.
School
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
A selective boys grammar school in Orpington, Greater London, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 1,085 pupils on roll.