This table ranks grammar and private schools by the same 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
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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.
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
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, Queen's Road
A-level grades A*-B: 97.7%
Application: Local authority application
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
97.7%
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
Colchester Royal Grammar School, Lexden Road
A-level grades A*-B: 95.7%
Application: Local authority application
Used in this ranking
2025 A-level grades A*-B
95.7%
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
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How to read this page
The order uses final DfE grade counts across all GCE A-level subjects and requires at least 20 entries for a DfE-derived result. It does not combine A-level grades with inspection or admissions data.
Grammar sixth-form entry is state-funded; private schools charge fees and manage applications directly.
The table does not account for subject mix, IB provision, entry requirements, fees or financial aid.
FAQ
The same DfE definitions are used for every school included in the table.
No. It uses GCE A-level grade counts only, so schools with a substantial IB or vocational programme need separate comparison.
No. Entry requirements and application processes must be checked separately for each school.
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