Best schools for Media / Film / TV GCSE in England
Ranked by the share of Media / Film / TV GCSE entries graded 5 or above in summer 2025, highest first. Across England 55% of the 25,849 entries reached grade 5 and 20% 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 Latymer SchoolLondon, Enfield · Voluntary (grammar) | 22 | 100% | 91% | 9% | Report card 2026 | 97 |
| 2 | Southend High School for GirlsSouthend-on-Sea · Academy (grammar) | 51 | 100% | 88% | 9% | Outstanding 2024 | 98 |
| 3 | Rosebery SchoolEpsom, Surrey · Academy | 20 | 100% | 65% | 7% | Outstanding 2023 | 95 |
| 4 | Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolTorquay, Torbay · Academy (grammar) | 33 | 97% | 46% | 6% | Report card 2026 | 91 |
| 5 | St Thomas More Catholic SchoolLondon, Haringey · Academy | 23 | 96% | 44% | 31% | Outstanding 2024 | 90 |
| 6 | Highworth Grammar SchoolAshford, Kent · Academy (grammar) | 66 | 96% | 65% | 9% | No overall grade 2025 | 97 |
| 7 | Chatham GrammarChatham, Medway · Academy (grammar) | 21 | 95% | 81% | 17% | Good 2023 | 87 |
| 8 | Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolMaidstone, Kent · Academy (grammar) | 21 | 95% | 57% | 8% | Good 2024 | 94 |
| 9 | Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for BoysTunbridge Wells, Kent · Council (grammar) | 31 | 94% | 32% | 6% | Report card 2026 | 88 |
| 10 | The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science CollegeBishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire · Academy | 55 | 93% | 47% | 6% | Outstanding 2023 | 90 |
| 11 | Cheadle Hulme High SchoolCheadle, Stockport · Academy | 39 | 92% | 54% | 11% | No overall grade 2025 | 97 |
| 11 | Toot Hill SchoolNottingham, Nottinghamshire · Academy | 39 | 92% | 54% | 16% | Good 2022 | 84 |
| 13 | St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox SchoolLondon, Barnet · Free school | 26 | 92% | 42% | 33% | Good 2024 | 74 |
| 14 | Chew Valley SchoolBristol, Bath and North East Somerset · Academy | 30 | 90% | 53% | 17% | Report card 2026 | 44 |
| 15 | Frome Community CollegeFrome, Somerset · Academy | 47 | 89% | 38% | 25% | Good 2023 | 20 |
| 16 | The Westgate SchoolWinchester, Hampshire · Council | 56 | 89% | 59% | 11% | Outstanding 2023 | 93 |
| 17 | The Petersfield SchoolPetersfield, Hampshire · Academy | 27 | 89% | 59% | 15% | Outstanding 2024 | 88 |
| 18 | Bullers Wood SchoolChislehurst, Bromley · Academy | 83 | 88% | 47% | 14% | Good 2024 | 78 |
| 19 | Weydon SchoolFarnham, Surrey · Academy | 25 | 88% | 40% | 8% | Good 2023 | 87 |
| 20 | Christleton High SchoolChester, Cheshire West and Chester · Academy | 40 | 88% | 53% | 10% | Good 2024 | 76 |
| 21 | Dover Grammar School for BoysDover, Kent · Foundation (grammar) | 40 | 88% | 43% | 21% | No overall grade 2025 | 96 |
| 22 | Nailsea SchoolBristol, North Somerset · Academy | 31 | 87% | 32% | 15% | Good 2024 | 66 |
| 23 | Hitchin Girls' SchoolHitchin, Hertfordshire · Academy | 30 | 87% | 60% | 7% | No overall grade 2024 | 89 |
| 24 | St Benedict's Catholic CollegeColchester, Essex · Roman Catholic | 30 | 87% | 47% | 9% | Good 2023 | 76 |
| 25 | Orleans Park SchoolTwickenham, Richmond upon Thames · Academy | 51 | 86% | 59% | 9% | Outstanding 2023 | 98 |
| 26 | Harris Academy OckendonSouth Ockendon, Thurrock · Academy | 29 | 86% | 24% | 28% | Outstanding 2024 | 84 |
| 27 | Denbigh High SchoolLuton · Academy | 50 | 86% | 66% | 33% | Outstanding 2023 | 90 |
| 28 | Bohunt SchoolLiphook, Hampshire · Academy | 21 | 86% | 48% | 11% | Good 2024 | 82 |
| 28 | The Belvedere AcademyLiverpool · Academy | 21 | 86% | 48% | 31% | No overall grade 2025 | 73 |
| 30 | Alexandra Park SchoolLondon, Haringey · Academy | 41 | 85% | 49% | 14% | Outstanding 2023 | 96 |
| 31 | Trinity Catholic High SchoolWoodford Green, Redbridge · Roman Catholic | 41 | 85% | 34% | 16% | Good 2023 | 77 |
| 32 | St Aidan's Church of England High SchoolHarrogate, North Yorkshire · Academy | 34 | 85% | 35% | 8% | Good 2022 | 86 |
| 33 | St Anne's Catholic SchoolSouthampton · Academy | 20 | 85% | 60% | 34% | Outstanding 2022 | 91 |
| 34 | The Charter School North DulwichLondon, Southwark · Academy | 26 | 85% | 31% | 20% | Report card 2026 | 95 |
| 35 | Eltham Hill SchoolLondon, Greenwich · Council | 45 | 84% | 64% | 24% | Good 2024 | 69 |
| 36 | The Bishop Wand Church of England SchoolSunbury-on-Thames, Surrey · Academy | 25 | 84% | 36% | 10% | Report card 2026 | 81 |
| 37 | Churchdown SchoolGloucester, Gloucestershire · Academy | 79 | 84% | 42% | 18% | Report card 2026 | 88 |
| 38 | Oaklands Catholic SchoolWaterlooville, Hampshire · Academy | 24 | 83% | 38% | 19% | Report card 2026 | 70 |
| 39 | Alderbrook SchoolSolihull · Academy | 92 | 83% | 38% | 20% | Good 2023 | 82 |
| 40 | Grays Convent High SchoolGrays, Thurrock · Roman Catholic | 51 | 82% | 39% | 22% | Good 2023 | 86 |
| 41 | Marden High SchoolNorth Shields, North Tyneside · Foundation | 39 | 82% | 46% | 18% | Good 2022 | 82 |
| 42 | Carshalton High School for GirlsCarshalton, Sutton · Academy | 22 | 82% | 50% | 27% | Good 2023 | 79 |
| 43 | Hinchley Wood SchoolEsher, Surrey · Academy | 60 | 82% | 50% | 7% | Outstanding 2023 | 96 |
| 44 | The Beaulieu Park SchoolChelmsford, Essex · Free school | 82 | 82% | 40% | 11% | Outstanding 2023 | 88 |
| 45 | Beaumont SchoolSt Albans, Hertfordshire · Academy | 54 | 82% | 32% | 4% | No overall grade 2025 | 96 |
| 46 | Ashcroft Technology AcademyLondon, Wandsworth · Academy | 32 | 81% | 16% | 40% | Report card 2025 | 100 |
| 47 | Diss High SchoolDiss, Norfolk · Academy | 21 | 81% | 33% | 25% | Good 2024 | 44 |
| 48 | Helsby High SchoolFrodsham, Cheshire West and Chester · Council | 21 | 81% | 29% | 17% | Good 2023 | 50 |
| 49 | Birmingham Ormiston AcademyBirmingham · Academy | 67 | 81% | 28% | 17% | Good 2023 | 54 |
| 50 | Vyners SchoolUxbridge, Hillingdon · Academy | 51 | 80% | 39% | 15% | Not inspected | 78 |
| 51 | Wellington SchoolAltrincham, Trafford · Academy | 46 | 80% | 39% | 11% | Good 2022 | 84 |
| 52 | St Albans Girls' SchoolSt Albans, Hertfordshire · Academy | 40 | 80% | 43% | 12% | No overall grade 2024 | 89 |
| 53 | St John Henry Newman Catholic SchoolCoventry · Academy | 45 | 80% | 38% | 28% | Good 2024 | 64 |
| 54 | Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language CollegeOtley, Leeds · Academy | 25 | 80% | 32% | 15% | No overall grade 2024 | 87 |
| 55 | The Priory SchoolHitchin, Hertfordshire · Foundation | 20 | 80% | 30% | 27% | Good 2022 | 55 |
| 56 | Tudor Grange Academy, SolihullSolihull · Academy | 44 | 80% | 43% | 10% | No overall grade 2025 | 95 |
| 57 | The Market Bosworth SchoolNuneaton, Leicestershire · Academy | 44 | 80% | 39% | 12% | Outstanding 2024 | 95 |
| 58 | King Edward VI Grammar SchoolLouth, Lincolnshire · Academy (grammar) | 73 | 80% | 29% | 13% | Good 2024 | 87 |
| 59 | Plume SchoolMaldon, Essex · Academy | 39 | 80% | 23% | 26% | Good 2023 | 33 |
| 60 | Skipton Girls' High SchoolSkipton, North Yorkshire · Academy (grammar) | 29 | 79% | 28% | 8% | Good 2022 | 90 |
| 61 | Knutsford AcademyKnutsford, Cheshire East · Academy | 29 | 79% | 21% | 15% | Report card 2026 | 76 |
| 62 | The Blue Coat CofE SchoolOldham · Academy | 24 | 79% | 38% | 17% | Outstanding 2022 | 93 |
| 63 | Hayes SchoolBromley · Academy | 43 | 79% | 23% | 11% | Outstanding 2022 | 83 |
| 64 | Ivybridge Community CollegeIvybridge, Devon · Academy | 100 | 79% | 29% | 16% | Good 2020 | 81 |
| 65 | Fortismere SchoolLondon, Haringey · Foundation | 42 | 79% | 29% | 14% | Good 2022 | 83 |
| 66 | Nower Hill High SchoolPinner, Harrow · Academy | 23 | 78% | 48% | 19% | Outstanding 2023 | 90 |
| 67 | Claverham Community CollegeBattle, East Sussex · Council | 23 | 78% | 39% | 21% | Good 2024 | 67 |
| 68 | The Chauncy SchoolWare, Hertfordshire · Academy | 23 | 78% | 30% | 17% | Outstanding 2023 | 83 |
| 69 | Harris Academy RainhamRainham, Havering · Academy | 73 | 78% | 29% | 26% | Not inspected | 79 |
| 70 | The Kingston AcademyKingston upon Thames · Free school | 36 | 78% | 42% | 13% | Outstanding 2024 | 97 |
| 71 | Sir John Lawes SchoolHarpenden, Hertfordshire · Academy | 31 | 77% | 36% | 10% | Outstanding 2023 | 96 |
| 72 | St Francis of Assisi Catholic CollegeWalsall · Roman Catholic | 22 | 77% | 41% | 26% | Report card 2026 | 72 |
| 73 | South Nottinghamshire AcademyNottingham, Nottinghamshire · Academy | 44 | 77% | 27% | 21% | Good 2022 | 78 |
| 74 | Davison Church of England High School for Girls, WorthingWorthing, West Sussex · Church of England | 43 | 77% | 47% | 14% | Outstanding 2024 | 82 |
| 75 | Highgate Wood Secondary SchoolLondon, Haringey · Council | 60 | 77% | 17% | 22% | Report card 2026 | 79 |
| 76 | Park House SchoolNewbury, West Berkshire · Academy | 85 | 77% | 33% | 12% | No overall grade 2025 | 91 |
| 77 | The Bridge AcademyLondon, Hackney · Academy | 46 | 76% | 33% | 61% | Good 2023 | 84 |
| 78 | Fullbrook SchoolAddlestone, Surrey · Academy | 25 | 76% | 36% | 14% | Report card 2026 | 56 |
| 79 | Moulsham High SchoolChelmsford, Essex · Academy | 29 | 76% | 48% | 12% | Good 2020 | 91 |
| 80 | Collingwood CollegeCamberley, Surrey · Academy | 29 | 76% | 45% | 17% | Report card 2026 | 36 |
| 81 | Hazel Grove High SchoolStockport · Academy | 29 | 76% | 35% | 18% | Report card 2026 | 59 |
| 82 | Manor High SchoolLeicester, Leicestershire · Academy | 37 | 76% | 32% | 12% | Good 2024 | 83 |
| 82 | Mill Hill County High SchoolLondon, Barnet · Academy | 37 | 76% | 32% | 22% | Report card 2025 | 82 |
| 84 | Samuel Ryder AcademySt Albans, Hertfordshire · Academy | 73 | 75% | 33% | 20% | Report card 2026 | 83 |
| 85 | St John Fisher Catholic AcademyHarrogate, North Yorkshire · Academy | 20 | 75% | 45% | 12% | Good 2022 | 85 |
| 86 | Bosworth AcademyLeicester, Leicestershire · Academy | 56 | 75% | 45% | 16% | Good 2023 | 70 |
| 87 | Central Foundation Girls' SchoolLondon, Tower Hamlets · Voluntary | 28 | 75% | 43% | 46% | Report card 2026 | 79 |
| 88 | Graveney SchoolLondon, Wandsworth · Academy | 40 | 75% | 38% | 19% | Outstanding 2022 | 95 |
| 89 | Brockington CollegeLeicester, Leicestershire · Academy | 20 | 75% | 35% | 17% | Requires improvement 2024 | 17 |
| 90 | Heathside SchoolWeybridge, Surrey · Academy | 24 | 75% | 29% | 9% | Good 2023 | 86 |
| 91 | St Bede's Catholic High SchoolOrmskirk, Lancashire · Roman Catholic | 36 | 75% | 28% | 7% | No overall grade 2024 | 82 |
| 92 | Beauchamp CollegeLeicester, Leicestershire · Academy | 24 | 75% | 25% | 12% | Good 2022 | 78 |
| 93 | Flixton Girls SchoolManchester, Trafford · Academy | 24 | 75% | 21% | 19% | Good 2023 | 68 |
| 94 | King Edward VI Community CollegeTotnes, Devon · Academy | 28 | 75% | 7% | 25% | Not inspected | 43 |
| 95 | Garforth AcademyLeeds · Academy | 47 | 75% | 28% | 16% | No overall grade 2024 | 88 |
| 96 | Hillview School for GirlsTonbridge, Kent · Academy | 51 | 75% | 24% | 16% | Good 2023 | 64 |
| 97 | Lutterworth CollegeLutterworth, Leicestershire · Academy | 47 | 75% | 21% | 12% | Good 2023 | 55 |
| 98 | Baylis Court SchoolSlough · Academy | 47 | 75% | 19% | 37% | Report card 2026 | 75 |
| 99 | Devonport High School for BoysPlymouth · Academy (grammar) | 39 | 74% | 44% | 8% | Good 2023 | 89 |
| 100 | Kettlethorpe High SchoolWakefield · Council | 39 | 74% | 39% | 25% | Good 2022 | 37 |
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 LanguagesGermanMusicEconomicsDanceFilm 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.