Best schools for German GCSE in England
Ranked by the share of German GCSE entries graded 5 or above in summer 2025, highest first. Across England 63% of the 29,287 entries reached grade 5 and 31% 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 | Chelmsford County High School for GirlsChelmsford, Essex · Academy (grammar) | 54 | 100% | 100% | 5% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 1 | Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolColchester, Essex · Academy (grammar) | 22 | 100% | 100% | 5% | Report card 2026 | 100 |
| 1 | Wilson's SchoolWallington, Sutton · Academy (grammar) | 92 | 100% | 100% | 6% | Outstanding 2022 | 100 |
| 4 | Pate's Grammar SchoolCheltenham, Gloucestershire · Academy (grammar) | 44 | 100% | 98% | 6% | Outstanding 2024 | 99 |
| 5 | Reading SchoolReading · Academy (grammar) | 35 | 100% | 97% | 5% | Outstanding 2023 | 99 |
| 6 | The King's School, GranthamGrantham, Lincolnshire · Academy (grammar) | 26 | 100% | 96% | 8% | Good 2022 | 97 |
| 7 | The Henrietta Barnett SchoolLondon, Barnet · Academy (grammar) | 29 | 100% | 93% | 4% | Good 2022 | 96 |
| 8 | St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolOrpington, Bromley · Church of England (grammar) | 24 | 100% | 92% | 6% | No overall grade 2024 | 100 |
| 9 | The Latymer SchoolLondon, Enfield · Voluntary (grammar) | 63 | 100% | 89% | 9% | Report card 2026 | 97 |
| 10 | Dartford Grammar SchoolDartford, Kent · Academy (grammar) | 48 | 100% | 88% | 10% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 10 | South Wilts Grammar SchoolSalisbury, Wiltshire · Academy (grammar) | 48 | 100% | 88% | 3% | Good 2019 | 97 |
| 12 | John Port Spencer AcademyDerby, Derbyshire · Academy | 20 | 100% | 85% | 19% | Good 2022 | 67 |
| 13 | Newstead Wood SchoolOrpington, Bromley · Academy (grammar) | 33 | 100% | 85% | 6% | Outstanding 2022 | 100 |
| 14 | Queen Mary's High SchoolWalsall · Academy (grammar) | 29 | 100% | 83% | 29% | Report card 2026 | 96 |
| 15 | Dartford Grammar School for GirlsDartford, Kent · Academy (grammar) | 34 | 100% | 82% | 24% | Report card 2026 | 98 |
| 15 | Dr Challoner's High SchoolAmersham, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 34 | 100% | 82% | 3% | Outstanding 2023 | 99 |
| 17 | Stratford Girls' Grammar SchoolStratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire · Academy (grammar) | 32 | 100% | 81% | 3% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 18 | The South Wolds Academy & Sixth FormNottingham, Nottinghamshire · Academy | 23 | 100% | 78% | 17% | No overall grade 2025 | 70 |
| 19 | Bournemouth SchoolBournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Academy (grammar) | 22 | 100% | 73% | 7% | Outstanding 2024 | 99 |
| 20 | King Edward VI Five Ways SchoolBirmingham · Academy (grammar) | 24 | 100% | 71% | 17% | Good 2023 | 96 |
| 21 | The Crypt SchoolGloucester, Gloucestershire · Academy (grammar) | 36 | 100% | 67% | 4% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 21 | Tomlinscote SchoolCamberley, Surrey · Academy | 24 | 100% | 67% | 7% | Outstanding 2023 | 86 |
| 23 | Alcester Grammar SchoolAlcester, Warwickshire · Academy (grammar) | 20 | 100% | 65% | 2% | Outstanding 2022 | 97 |
| 24 | Kendrick SchoolReading · Academy (grammar) | 81 | 99% | 90% | 11% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 25 | King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordChelmsford, Essex · Academy (grammar) | 59 | 98% | 92% | 3% | Report card 2026 | 99 |
| 26 | Woodford County High SchoolWoodford Green, Redbridge · Council (grammar) | 52 | 98% | 81% | 15% | Good 2022 | 94 |
| 27 | The Judd SchoolTonbridge, Kent · Voluntary (grammar) | 95 | 98% | 88% | 3% | No overall grade 2025 | 99 |
| 28 | Queen Elizabeth's School, BarnetBarnet · Academy (grammar) | 137 | 98% | 91% | 3% | Outstanding 2022 | 100 |
| 29 | Tapton School & Sixth FormSheffield · Academy | 42 | 98% | 76% | 19% | No overall grade 2024 | 90 |
| 30 | Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar SchoolRossendale, Lancashire · Academy (grammar) | 79 | 98% | 68% | 7% | Inadequate 2022 | 86 |
| 31 | Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar SchoolTunbridge Wells, Kent · Foundation (grammar) | 40 | 98% | 65% | 4% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 32 | St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyChesterfield, Derbyshire · Academy | 38 | 97% | 58% | 19% | Outstanding 2024 | 92 |
| 33 | Nonsuch High School for GirlsSutton · Academy (grammar) | 68 | 97% | 74% | 10% | Report card 2026 | 97 |
| 34 | Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsAltrincham, Trafford · Academy (grammar) | 28 | 96% | 79% | 7% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 35 | Jane Austen CollegeNorwich, Norfolk · Free school | 27 | 96% | 78% | 28% | Outstanding 2024 | 90 |
| 36 | Kesteven and Grantham Girls' SchoolGrantham, Lincolnshire · Academy (grammar) | 25 | 96% | 52% | 9% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 37 | King Edward VI SchoolStratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire · Academy (grammar) | 24 | 96% | 75% | 3% | Outstanding 2021 | 99 |
| 38 | The Cotswold AcademyCheltenham, Gloucestershire · Academy | 23 | 96% | 44% | 15% | No overall grade 2025 | 86 |
| 39 | Westcliff High School for Boys AcademyWestcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea · Academy (grammar) | 87 | 95% | 66% | 5% | Outstanding 2023 | 99 |
| 40 | Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, Bexley · Academy (grammar) | 43 | 95% | 54% | 2% | Good 2022 | 96 |
| 41 | Sir Henry Floyd Grammar SchoolAylesbury, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 21 | 95% | 91% | 7% | Outstanding 2024 | 97 |
| 42 | The Crossley Heath SchoolHalifax, Calderdale · Academy (grammar) | 63 | 95% | 78% | 11% | Good 2023 | 95 |
| 43 | Altrincham Grammar School for BoysAltrincham, Trafford · Academy (grammar) | 41 | 95% | 51% | 6% | Outstanding 2022 | 100 |
| 44 | Bridgewater High SchoolWarrington · Academy | 20 | 95% | 80% | 14% | Good 2022 | 70 |
| 45 | Sutton Grammar SchoolSutton · Academy (grammar) | 40 | 95% | 68% | 1% | Good 2022 | 96 |
| 46 | St Clement Danes SchoolRickmansworth, Hertfordshire · Academy | 39 | 95% | 59% | 5% | Outstanding 2024 | 95 |
| 47 | Aylesbury High SchoolAylesbury, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 35 | 94% | 77% | 6% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 48 | Chesham Grammar SchoolChesham, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 52 | 94% | 79% | 3% | No overall grade 2025 | 99 |
| 49 | King Edward VI Camp Hill School for GirlsBirmingham · Academy (grammar) | 34 | 94% | 74% | 30% | Outstanding 2021 | 99 |
| 50 | Newport Girls' High School AcademyNewport, Telford and Wrekin · Academy (grammar) | 34 | 94% | 71% | 7% | Outstanding 2022 | 98 |
| 51 | Bishop's Hatfield Girls' SchoolHatfield, Hertfordshire · Academy | 34 | 94% | 53% | 20% | Outstanding 2022 | 80 |
| 52 | Royal Latin SchoolBuckingham, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 33 | 94% | 79% | 5% | Good 2022 | 94 |
| 53 | Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, Bexley · Academy (grammar) | 114 | 94% | 74% | 4% | Outstanding 2022 | 97 |
| 54 | Sir Thomas Rich's SchoolGloucester, Gloucestershire · Academy (grammar) | 49 | 94% | 69% | 6% | Report card 2025 | 97 |
| 55 | Welland Park AcademyMarket Harborough, Leicestershire · Academy | 30 | 93% | 27% | 13% | Not inspected | 83 |
| 56 | Colchester County High School for GirlsColchester, Essex · Academy (grammar) | 74 | 93% | 64% | 3% | Outstanding 2023 | 99 |
| 57 | Wallington High School for GirlsWallington, Sutton · Academy (grammar) | 58 | 93% | 72% | 13% | No overall grade 2025 | 99 |
| 58 | Gordon's SchoolWoking, Surrey · Academy | 28 | 93% | 50% | 3% | No overall grade 2024 | 97 |
| 59 | Roundwood Park SchoolHarpenden, Hertfordshire · Academy | 27 | 93% | 59% | 8% | Outstanding 2023 | 92 |
| 60 | Marling SchoolStroud, Gloucestershire · Academy (grammar) | 27 | 93% | 52% | 4% | No overall grade 2024 | 94 |
| 61 | The Grey Coat HospitalLondon, Westminster · Academy | 54 | 93% | 50% | 30% | Outstanding 2022 | 97 |
| 62 | The Castle SchoolTaunton, Somerset · Academy | 26 | 92% | 73% | 13% | Outstanding 2023 | 88 |
| 63 | Southend High School for GirlsSouthend-on-Sea · Academy (grammar) | 38 | 92% | 68% | 9% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 64 | Sawston Village CollegeCambridge, Cambridgeshire · Academy | 25 | 92% | 80% | 17% | Good 2023 | 86 |
| 65 | Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolTorquay, Torbay · Academy (grammar) | 37 | 92% | 60% | 6% | Report card 2026 | 91 |
| 66 | Urmston Grammar AcademyManchester, Trafford · Academy (grammar) | 62 | 92% | 42% | 7% | Good 2022 | 96 |
| 67 | Lawrence Sheriff SchoolRugby, Warwickshire · Academy (grammar) | 49 | 92% | 47% | 10% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 68 | Grey Court SchoolRichmond, Richmond upon Thames · Academy | 24 | 92% | 88% | 12% | Outstanding 2024 | 97 |
| 69 | St Mary Magdalene AcademyLondon, Islington · Academy | 24 | 92% | 63% | 38% | Outstanding 2023 | 91 |
| 70 | Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolLancaster, Lancashire · Academy (grammar) | 60 | 92% | 58% | 9% | Good 2021 | 94 |
| 70 | North Leamington SchoolLeamington Spa, Warwickshire · Academy | 24 | 92% | 58% | 18% | Not inspected | 85 |
| 72 | Langley Grammar SchoolLangley, Slough · Academy (grammar) | 59 | 92% | 68% | 7% | Report card 2026 | 96 |
| 73 | Invicta Grammar SchoolMaidstone, Kent · Academy (grammar) | 59 | 92% | 56% | 8% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 74 | Colyton Grammar SchoolColyton, Devon · Academy (grammar) | 23 | 91% | 78% | 9% | Outstanding 2022 | 99 |
| 75 | Redhill AcademyNottingham, Nottinghamshire · Academy | 34 | 91% | 65% | 25% | Outstanding 2024 | 78 |
| 76 | Bournemouth School for GirlsBournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Academy (grammar) | 44 | 91% | 77% | 7% | Outstanding 2024 | 96 |
| 77 | Holmfirth High SchoolHolmfirth, Kirklees · Council | 33 | 91% | 46% | 18% | Outstanding 2023 | 95 |
| 78 | Twyford Church of England High SchoolLondon, Ealing · Academy | 54 | 91% | 65% | 18% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 79 | The Cherwell SchoolOxford, Oxfordshire · Academy | 32 | 91% | 72% | 17% | Outstanding 2022 | 91 |
| 80 | Holyrood AcademyChard, Somerset · Academy | 21 | 91% | 38% | 27% | Good 2023 | 32 |
| 80 | Lymm High SchoolLymm, Warrington · Academy | 21 | 91% | 38% | 12% | Good 2024 | 87 |
| 82 | Townley Grammar SchoolBexleyheath, Bexley · Academy (grammar) | 52 | 90% | 64% | 9% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 83 | Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar SchoolSalisbury, Wiltshire · Academy (grammar) | 62 | 90% | 69% | 4% | Report card 2026 | 96 |
| 84 | St Michael's Church of England High SchoolChorley, Lancashire · Academy | 72 | 90% | 39% | 3% | Good 2022 | 88 |
| 85 | Northgate High SchoolIpswich, Suffolk · Council | 20 | 90% | 55% | 20% | No overall grade 2024 | 75 |
| 86 | Erasmus Darwin AcademyBurntwood, Staffordshire · Academy | 20 | 90% | 35% | 19% | Good 2023 | 61 |
| 87 | Brigshaw High SchoolCastleford, Leeds · Academy | 40 | 90% | 23% | 22% | Not inspected | 47 |
| 88 | Ripon Grammar SchoolRipon, North Yorkshire · Council (grammar) | 48 | 90% | 50% | 4% | Good 2023 | 94 |
| 89 | Kings' SchoolWinchester, Hampshire · Council | 28 | 89% | 57% | 18% | Good 2024 | 77 |
| 90 | The Skinners' SchoolTunbridge Wells, Kent · Academy (grammar) | 65 | 89% | 59% | 5% | Report card 2026 | 98 |
| 91 | The Rochester Grammar SchoolRochester, Medway · Academy (grammar) | 55 | 89% | 64% | 12% | Good 2023 | 92 |
| 92 | Kennet SchoolThatcham, West Berkshire · Academy | 36 | 89% | 50% | 17% | Good 2024 | 50 |
| 93 | St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary AcademyIlkley, Leeds · Academy | 36 | 89% | 47% | 8% | No overall grade 2025 | 88 |
| 94 | Aylesbury Grammar SchoolAylesbury, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 53 | 89% | 59% | 7% | Outstanding 2022 | 96 |
| 95 | Bottisham Village CollegeCambridge, Cambridgeshire · Academy | 35 | 89% | 34% | 21% | Requires improvement 2024 | 37 |
| 96 | Dr Challoner's Grammar SchoolAmersham, Buckinghamshire · Academy (grammar) | 52 | 89% | 50% | 3% | Outstanding 2019 | 99 |
| 97 | Park View SchoolChester le Street, County Durham · Academy | 26 | 89% | 42% | 26% | No overall grade 2025 | 47 |
| 98 | Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth FormNorwich, Norfolk · Academy | 51 | 88% | 45% | 17% | No overall grade 2025 | 66 |
| 99 | Teddington SchoolTeddington, Richmond upon Thames · Academy | 65 | 88% | 37% | 19% | Report card 2026 | 80 |
| 100 | Tiffin SchoolKingston upon Thames · Academy (grammar) | 89 | 88% | 65% | 3% | Good 2022 | 95 |
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.
English LanguageMathematicsEnglish LiteratureCombined ScienceHistoryGeographyReligious StudiesArt and DesignBiologyPhysicsChemistrySpanishBusinessFrenchComputer ScienceDesign & TechnologyPhysical EducationSocial StudiesFood Preparation & NutritionDramaStatisticsOther Modern LanguagesMusicMedia / 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.