Best schools for English Language GCSE in England
Ranked by the share of English Language GCSE entries graded 5 or above in summer 2025, highest first. Across England 54% of the 599,361 entries reached grade 5 and 19% reached grade 7. Only state secondaries with 20 or more entries are ranked. This is a plain pass rate: it doesn't allow for which children a school takes in, or which ones it puts in for the exam, so grammar schools and schools that only enter their strongest pupils will sit near the top. 100 schools listed.
| # | School | Entries | Grades 9 to 5 | Grades 9 to 7 | Low income | Ofsted | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Henrietta Barnett SchoolLondon, Barnet · Academy (grammar) | 104 | 100% | 96% | 4% | Good 2022 | 96 |
| 2 | The Tiffin Girls' SchoolKingston upon Thames · Academy (grammar) | 175 | 100% | 96% | 7% | Report card 2026 | 98 |
| 3 | Wilson's SchoolWallington, Sutton · Academy (grammar) | 186 | 100% | 92% | 6% | Outstanding 2022 | 100 |
| 4 | St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolOrpington, Bromley · Church of England (grammar) | 128 | 100% | 88% | 6% | No overall grade 2024 | 100 |
| 5 | Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolColchester, Essex · Academy (grammar) | 128 | 100% | 84% | 5% | Report card 2026 | 100 |
| 6 | Colchester County High School for GirlsColchester, Essex · Academy (grammar) | 191 | 100% | 81% | 3% | Outstanding 2023 | 99 |
| 7 | Reading SchoolReading · Academy (grammar) | 149 | 100% | 77% | 5% | Outstanding 2023 | 99 |
| 8 | Nonsuch High School for GirlsSutton · Academy (grammar) | 232 | 100% | 93% | 10% | Report card 2026 | 97 |
| 9 | Queen Elizabeth's School, BarnetBarnet · Academy (grammar) | 192 | 100% | 93% | 3% | Outstanding 2022 | 100 |
| 10 | Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsAltrincham, Trafford · Academy (grammar) | 208 | 100% | 82% | 7% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 11 | Upton Court Grammar SchoolSlough · Academy (grammar) | 165 | 99% | 91% | 9% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 12 | Newstead Wood SchoolOrpington, Bromley · Academy (grammar) | 156 | 99% | 85% | 6% | Outstanding 2022 | 100 |
| 13 | Woodford County High SchoolWoodford Green, Redbridge · Council (grammar) | 181 | 99% | 85% | 15% | Good 2022 | 94 |
| 14 | Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for GirlsSutton Coldfield, Birmingham · Academy (grammar) | 179 | 99% | 79% | 17% | Good 2022 | 97 |
| 15 | Beaconsfield High SchoolBeaconsfield, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 179 | 99% | 75% | 2% | Outstanding 2019 | 97 |
| 16 | Colyton Grammar SchoolColyton, Devon · Academy (grammar) | 152 | 99% | 83% | 9% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 17 | King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordChelmsford, Essex · Academy (grammar) | 150 | 99% | 71% | 3% | Report card 2026 | 99 |
| 18 | Wallington County Grammar SchoolWallington, Sutton · Academy (grammar) | 150 | 99% | 68% | 7% | Outstanding 2022 | 100 |
| 19 | Kendrick SchoolReading · Academy (grammar) | 128 | 99% | 86% | 11% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 20 | St Michael's Catholic Grammar SchoolLondon, Barnet · Roman Catholic (grammar) | 126 | 99% | 64% | 10% | Outstanding 2022 | 98 |
| 21 | Wallington High School for GirlsWallington, Sutton · Academy (grammar) | 210 | 99% | 86% | 13% | No overall grade 2025 | 99 |
| 22 | Chelmsford County High School for GirlsChelmsford, Essex · Academy (grammar) | 179 | 99% | 92% | 5% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 23 | King Edward VI SchoolStratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire · Academy (grammar) | 90 | 99% | 84% | 3% | Outstanding 2021 | 99 |
| 24 | The Latymer SchoolLondon, Enfield · Voluntary (grammar) | 190 | 99% | 82% | 9% | Report card 2026 | 97 |
| 25 | Dr Challoner's High SchoolAmersham, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 182 | 99% | 81% | 3% | Outstanding 2023 | 99 |
| 26 | Tiffin SchoolKingston upon Thames · Academy (grammar) | 179 | 99% | 71% | 3% | Good 2022 | 95 |
| 27 | Pate's Grammar SchoolCheltenham, Gloucestershire · Academy (grammar) | 151 | 99% | 82% | 6% | Outstanding 2024 | 99 |
| 28 | South Wilts Grammar SchoolSalisbury, Wiltshire · Academy (grammar) | 156 | 99% | 72% | 3% | Good 2019 | 97 |
| 29 | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy (grammar) | 148 | 99% | 87% | 30% | Outstanding 2021 | 99 |
| 30 | Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar SchoolTunbridge Wells, Kent · Foundation (grammar) | 143 | 99% | 59% | 4% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 31 | Heckmondwike Grammar SchoolHeckmondwike, Kirklees · Academy (grammar) | 206 | 99% | 79% | 6% | Good 2022 | 98 |
| 32 | Devonport High School for GirlsPlymouth · Academy (grammar) | 123 | 98% | 71% | 10% | Good 2019 | 96 |
| 33 | Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, Bexley · Academy (grammar) | 188 | 98% | 67% | 2% | Good 2022 | 96 |
| 34 | Stratford Girls' Grammar SchoolStratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire · Academy (grammar) | 120 | 98% | 85% | 3% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 35 | Southend High School for GirlsSouthend-on-Sea · Academy (grammar) | 176 | 98% | 73% | 9% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 36 | King Edward VI Five Ways SchoolBirmingham · Academy (grammar) | 181 | 98% | 73% | 17% | Good 2023 | 96 |
| 37 | Westcliff High School for Boys AcademyWestcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea · Academy (grammar) | 177 | 98% | 68% | 5% | Outstanding 2023 | 99 |
| 38 | Stroud High SchoolStroud, Gloucestershire · Academy (grammar) | 160 | 98% | 78% | 3% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 39 | Sir Thomas Rich's SchoolGloucester, Gloucestershire · Academy (grammar) | 156 | 98% | 61% | 6% | Report card 2025 | 97 |
| 40 | Herschel Grammar SchoolSlough · Academy (grammar) | 150 | 98% | 67% | 7% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 41 | Alcester Grammar SchoolAlcester, Warwickshire · Academy (grammar) | 151 | 98% | 58% | 2% | Outstanding 2022 | 97 |
| 42 | Bishop Vesey's Grammar SchoolSutton Coldfield, Birmingham · Academy (grammar) | 190 | 98% | 79% | 14% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 43 | The Judd SchoolTonbridge, Kent · Voluntary (grammar) | 187 | 98% | 75% | 3% | No overall grade 2025 | 99 |
| 44 | Sir Henry Floyd Grammar SchoolAylesbury, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 181 | 98% | 72% | 7% | Outstanding 2024 | 97 |
| 45 | Tonbridge Grammar SchoolTonbridge, Kent · Academy (grammar) | 179 | 98% | 72% | 2% | Outstanding 2019 | 98 |
| 46 | Dartford Grammar School for GirlsDartford, Kent · Academy (grammar) | 176 | 98% | 77% | 24% | Report card 2026 | 98 |
| 47 | Newport Girls' High School AcademyNewport, Telford and Wrekin · Academy (grammar) | 86 | 98% | 76% | 7% | Outstanding 2022 | 98 |
| 48 | Sutton Grammar SchoolSutton · Academy (grammar) | 133 | 98% | 74% | 1% | Good 2022 | 96 |
| 49 | Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolLancaster, Lancashire · Academy (grammar) | 170 | 98% | 51% | 9% | Good 2021 | 94 |
| 50 | St Bernard's Catholic Grammar SchoolSlough · Roman Catholic (grammar) | 158 | 98% | 80% | 4% | Outstanding 2023 | 99 |
| 51 | Altrincham Grammar School for BoysAltrincham, Trafford · Academy (grammar) | 202 | 98% | 70% | 6% | Outstanding 2022 | 100 |
| 52 | Sale Grammar SchoolSale, Trafford · Academy (grammar) | 192 | 97% | 72% | 3% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 53 | Westcliff High School for GirlsWestcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea · Academy (grammar) | 184 | 97% | 75% | 8% | Outstanding 2024 | 99 |
| 54 | Queen Mary's High SchoolWalsall · Academy (grammar) | 146 | 97% | 71% | 29% | Report card 2026 | 96 |
| 55 | The Blue Coat SchoolLiverpool · Academy (grammar) | 176 | 97% | 78% | 13% | Good 2022 | 97 |
| 56 | Wolverhampton Girls' High SchoolWolverhampton · Academy (grammar) | 180 | 97% | 76% | 16% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 57 | Bournemouth School for GirlsBournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Academy (grammar) | 177 | 97% | 68% | 7% | Outstanding 2024 | 96 |
| 58 | Ilford County High SchoolIlford, Redbridge · Council (grammar) | 180 | 97% | 64% | 13% | Report card 2026 | 95 |
| 59 | Southend High School for BoysSouthend-on-Sea · Academy (grammar) | 177 | 97% | 63% | 8% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 60 | Kesteven and Grantham Girls' SchoolGrantham, Lincolnshire · Academy (grammar) | 176 | 97% | 51% | 9% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 61 | Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar SchoolRossendale, Lancashire · Academy (grammar) | 175 | 97% | 70% | 7% | Inadequate 2022 | 86 |
| 62 | King Edward VI Handsworth SchoolBirmingham · Academy (grammar) | 192 | 97% | 63% | 26% | No overall grade 2024 | 97 |
| 63 | Saint Ambrose CollegeAltrincham, Trafford · Academy (grammar) | 150 | 97% | 69% | 6% | Report card 2025 | 99 |
| 64 | West Kirby Grammar SchoolWirral · Academy (grammar) | 183 | 97% | 67% | 8% | Good 2022 | 90 |
| 65 | Rugby High SchoolRugby, Warwickshire · Academy (grammar) | 119 | 97% | 62% | 9% | Good 2022 | 94 |
| 66 | John Hampden Grammar SchoolHigh Wycombe, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 178 | 97% | 60% | 5% | Outstanding 2022 | 97 |
| 67 | Chesham Grammar SchoolChesham, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 179 | 97% | 53% | 3% | No overall grade 2025 | 99 |
| 68 | Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolWalsall · Academy (grammar) | 179 | 97% | 50% | 28% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 69 | Townley Grammar SchoolBexleyheath, Bexley · Academy (grammar) | 226 | 97% | 70% | 9% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 70 | Lancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolLancaster, Lancashire · Academy (grammar) | 141 | 97% | 59% | 7% | Good 2022 | 93 |
| 71 | Loreto Grammar SchoolAltrincham, Trafford · Academy (grammar) | 157 | 96% | 66% | 6% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 72 | Aylesbury High SchoolAylesbury, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 180 | 96% | 64% | 6% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 73 | Denmark Road High SchoolGloucester, Gloucestershire · Academy (grammar) | 155 | 96% | 62% | 6% | Report card 2026 | 96 |
| 74 | Dartford Grammar SchoolDartford, Kent · Academy (grammar) | 179 | 96% | 61% | 10% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 74 | The Royal Grammar School, High WycombeHigh Wycombe, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 207 | 96% | 61% | 6% | Good 2019 | 96 |
| 76 | Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, Bexley · Academy (grammar) | 223 | 96% | 66% | 4% | Outstanding 2022 | 97 |
| 77 | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysBirmingham · Academy (grammar) | 148 | 96% | 71% | 28% | Outstanding 2023 | 100 |
| 78 | King Edward VI Aston SchoolBirmingham · Academy (grammar) | 140 | 96% | 57% | 25% | Outstanding 2022 | 94 |
| 79 | Skipton Girls' High SchoolSkipton, North Yorkshire · Academy (grammar) | 115 | 96% | 57% | 8% | Good 2022 | 90 |
| 80 | Parkstone Grammar SchoolPoole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Academy (grammar) | 186 | 96% | 52% | 7% | No overall grade 2025 | 90 |
| 81 | Stretford Grammar SchoolManchester, Trafford · Foundation (grammar) | 160 | 96% | 63% | 17% | Good 2024 | 96 |
| 82 | Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar SchoolSalisbury, Wiltshire · Academy (grammar) | 157 | 96% | 61% | 4% | Report card 2026 | 96 |
| 83 | The Crossley Heath SchoolHalifax, Calderdale · Academy (grammar) | 178 | 96% | 54% | 11% | Good 2023 | 95 |
| 84 | Burnham Grammar SchoolSlough, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 179 | 96% | 54% | 13% | Good 2022 | 92 |
| 85 | Sir William Borlase's Grammar SchoolMarlow, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 151 | 95% | 67% | 3% | Outstanding 2024 | 97 |
| 86 | Bournemouth SchoolBournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Academy (grammar) | 173 | 95% | 63% | 7% | Outstanding 2024 | 99 |
| 87 | Royal Latin SchoolBuckingham, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 174 | 95% | 62% | 5% | Good 2022 | 94 |
| 88 | Clitheroe Royal Grammar SchoolClitheroe, Lancashire · Academy (grammar) | 149 | 95% | 64% | 11% | Outstanding 2022 | 98 |
| 89 | Wycombe High SchoolHigh Wycombe, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 186 | 95% | 62% | 9% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 90 | Marling SchoolStroud, Gloucestershire · Academy (grammar) | 159 | 95% | 68% | 4% | No overall grade 2024 | 94 |
| 91 | The North Halifax Grammar SchoolHalifax, Calderdale · Academy (grammar) | 180 | 95% | 61% | 6% | Good 2023 | 88 |
| 92 | Wirral Grammar School for GirlsWirral · Academy (grammar) | 180 | 95% | 47% | 10% | Outstanding 2022 | 94 |
| 93 | Langley Grammar SchoolLangley, Slough · Academy (grammar) | 177 | 95% | 72% | 7% | Report card 2026 | 96 |
| 94 | Lawrence Sheriff SchoolRugby, Warwickshire · Academy (grammar) | 150 | 95% | 63% | 10% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 95 | Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsMaidstone, Kent · Foundation (grammar) | 171 | 95% | 53% | 10% | Outstanding 2023 | 95 |
| 96 | The Crypt SchoolGloucester, Gloucestershire · Academy (grammar) | 152 | 95% | 51% | 4% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 97 | King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysBirmingham · Academy (grammar) | 149 | 95% | 63% | 19% | Good 2024 | 94 |
| 98 | Haberdashers' AdamsNewport, Telford and Wrekin · Academy (grammar) | 148 | 95% | 49% | 4% | Good 2022 | 92 |
| 99 | Ripon Grammar SchoolRipon, North Yorkshire · Council (grammar) | 125 | 94% | 57% | 4% | Good 2023 | 94 |
| 100 | Michaela Community SchoolLondon, Brent · Free school | 116 | 94% | 69% | 40% | Outstanding 2023 | 100 |
Other rankings for England
Secondary results
- Average GCSE score Attainment 8
- Progress from age 11 Progress 8
- Strong pass in English and maths Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
- Standard pass in English and maths Grade 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
- Core subjects score EBacc average point score
- Taking the core subjects Entering the English Baccalaureate
- Staying in education or work after GCSEs Sustained education, employment or apprenticeship after KS4
Primary results
- Reached the expected level at 11 Reading, writing and maths: expected standard
- Working above the expected level Reading, writing and maths: higher standard
- Reading score Average reading scaled score
- Maths score Average maths scaled score
- Grammar and spelling score Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scaled score
- Reading progress Reading progress (KS1 to KS2)
- Maths progress Maths progress (KS1 to KS2)
Sixth form
- Average A level points per entry A level average points per entry
- AAB or better in subjects universities like AAB or better in at least 2 facilitating subjects
Attendance and behaviour
- Sessions missed (fewest first) Overall absence rate
- Pupils missing a lot of school (fewest first) Persistent absence (10% or more sessions missed)
- Suspensions (fewest first) Suspensions per 100 pupils
Staff
- Pupils per teacher (fewest first) Pupil to teacher ratio
- Teachers who left in the year (fewest first) Teachers leaving the school in the year
GCSE results by subject
Share of entries graded 5 or above.
MathematicsEnglish LiteratureCombined ScienceHistoryGeographyReligious StudiesArt and DesignBiologyPhysicsChemistrySpanishBusinessFrenchComputer ScienceDesign & TechnologyPhysical EducationSocial StudiesFood Preparation & NutritionDramaStatisticsOther Modern LanguagesGermanMusicMedia / Film / TVEconomicsDanceFilm StudiesLatinClassical CivilisationEngineeringOther Sciences
How to read this
Source: Department for Education, GCSE results by subject for the summer 2025 exams, published in Explore Education Statistics. A school's figure is the share of its entries in the subject that got grade 5 or above (a "strong pass"). Schools with fewer than 20 entries are left out, because one or two pupils would swing the percentage. Independent schools, special schools and alternative provision are left out too; most independent schools sit IGCSEs, which the government doesn't report. Combined science counts as the lower of its two grades.