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
Girls' grammar ranking
Top girls grammar schools
A simpler way to narrow girls' 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 girls' 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 girls' 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 61 schools
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Rank #2
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
Rank #3
Kendrick School
Kendrick School, London Road
Ofsted: OutstandingTop 5% GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: Very High
Assessment: Individual
Applicants per place: 3.9 applicants per place
Rank #4
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
Rank #5
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Cavendish Road, Bowdon
Ofsted: OutstandingExcellent GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: High
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 2.3 applicants per place
Rank #6
Colchester County High School for Girls
Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way
Ofsted: OutstandingExcellent GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: High
Assessment: CSSE
Applicants per place: 3.8 applicants per place
Rank #7
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath
Ofsted: OutstandingExcellent GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: High
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 5.7 applicants per place
Rank #8
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Broomfield Road
Ofsted: OutstandingExcellent GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: High
Assessment: FSCE
Applicants per place: 3.2 applicants per place
Rank #9
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford Girls' Grammar School, Shottery Manor
Ofsted: OutstandingExcellent GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: High
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 3.7 applicants per place
Rank #10
Woodford County High School
Woodford County High School, High Road
Ofsted: GoodExcellent GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: Very High
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 3.1 applicants per place
Rank #11
Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington High School for Girls, Woodcote Road
Ofsted: GoodExcellent GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: High
Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual
Applicants per place: 4.7 applicants per place
Rank #12
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Nonsuch High School for Girls, Ewell Road, Cheam, Ewell Road, Cheam Surrey
Ofsted: GoodExcellent GCSE resultsGirls onlyCompetition: Very High
Assessment: Sutton SET, Individual
Applicants per place: 5.0 applicants per place
Keep narrowing
When the shortlist starts to feel local
Girls' grammar searches usually become easier once they move into a real area route or admissions guide.
Area hub
Kent grammar schools
Open the Kent area hub once your shortlist starts to look county-specific.
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Area hub
Essex grammar schools
Move into Essex if Chelmsford or Colchester routes are becoming realistic.
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Guide
Grammar school admissions explained
Use the admissions guide before you compare final girls' school options.
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Before you shortlist
How parents usually shortlist girls' grammar schools
Girls' grammar schools are often among the most sought-after selective options in their area, so strong demand and limited places are common. A high position on paper can help, but the right choice is rarely decided by results alone.
Parents usually get further by comparing academic strength, location, school culture, and admissions criteria together. Use this page to narrow the field, then open school profiles and compare the girls' schools that are genuinely realistic for your family.
After the first pass
What to do once the list gets smaller
This ranking is most useful when you know you want girls-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 girls-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
Ranking
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.
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Outstanding Ofsted Grammar Schools
Browse grammar schools with Outstanding Ofsted, then sort through GCSE outcomes, location, and next-step compare tools with clear methodology.
Ranking
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.
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
The Henrietta Barnett School
A North London girls grammar school known for intense competition, strong GCSE and A-level results, and high progression to selective universities.
School
The Tiffin Girls' School
A selective girls grammar school in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 1,256 pupils on roll.
School
Kendrick School
A selective girls grammar school in Reading, Berkshire, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 934 pupils on roll.