School Chooser

Secondary schools in London

There are 505 secondary schools in London, teaching 568,926 pupils. Of the 494 with a score, 286 do better than similar schools elsewhere in England and 77 do worse.

Best in EnglandPrimary schools in LondonAll schools in LondonPlaces within
Pupils from low-income families35%average across these schools
Doing better than similar schools286 of 494scored schools in the top two bands
New-style Ofsted report cards78inspected since November 2025
Good or outstanding (old grades)29910 requires improvement or inadequate
Average class size22.2one-teacher classes, January census
Free breakfast clubs12schools on the government programme

Secondary schools by council in London

Pick a council to see its secondary schools ranked and mapped.

Secondary schools in nearby areas

About this list

Schools are listed council by council. Pick one to see its secondary schools ranked by School Chooser Score, which compares each school with schools that have a similar mix of pupils. The list for the whole country is on the best secondary schools in England page. How the score works.