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Boys' grammar ranking

Best boys' grammar schools in the UK

A boys-only grammar school ranking using the same GCSE methodology as the national list, with filters for county and inspection status.

Updated 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures 54 schools
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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

  • 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

Wilson's School

Wilson's School, Mollison Drive

Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: Very High

Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual

Competition: 17.6 candidates per place

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Rank #5

Reading School

Reading School, Erleigh Road

Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: High

Assessment: FSCE

Competition: 7.2 candidates per place

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Rank #9

Tiffin School

Tiffin School, Queen Elizabeth Road

Ofsted: GoodExcellent GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: High

Assessment: Individual

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Rank #11

The Judd School

Judd School, Brook Street

Ofsted: OutstandingStrong GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: High

Assessment: GL Assessment

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Rank #12

Wallington County Grammar School

Wallington County Grammar School, Croydon Road

Ofsted: OutstandingStrong GCSE resultsBoys onlyCompetition: Very High

Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual

Competition: 21.9 candidates per place

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When the decision becomes local

Boys' grammar searches usually become easier once they move into a real area route or admissions guide.

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Sutton grammar schools

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Kent grammar schools

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Guide

Grammar school admissions explained

Use the admissions guide before you compare final boys' school options.

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How to read this page

Boys-only schools by published GCSE strength

This ranking filters the field to boys' grammar schools first, then orders them using the same published GCSE signals as the main results table.

County, route, travel and admissions detail decide which of those boys' schools remain realistic.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings only based on boys-school reputation?

No. The boys' table 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 boys-school ranking mean the route is right for my child?

No. The ranking shows academic strength; the route still has to work on admissions stages, travel, school culture, and whether a boys-only setting is the right fit.

Can boys' schools from different counties be compared here?

Yes. The national view is useful for discovery, but the county filters are what turn the boys' list into realistic local groups.

Which boys' school pages are worth opening from here?

Open the boys' schools in the county or route that is still realistic from home, then use the profile pages to compare admissions, travel and outcomes.

After the ranking

Results can point you towards schools to look at. Travel, admissions rules, and dates decide which ones are worth keeping on the list.

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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.

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Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

A boys grammar school in Barnet with a long-standing academic reputation and a highly selective Year 7 route.

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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.