What are the best boys schools in London?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked boys schools in London include 11 Plus London, 123-SHINE HOLIDAY CAMP, and 197 Early Years Nursery. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding boys schools are in London?

London has 655 boys schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1740 are rated Good, meaning 94% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are boys schools in London ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in London boys schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across boys schools in London is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Best Boys Schools in London

126 boys schools found

Key Facts

There are 126 single-sex boys' schools in London, making up 1.5% of all schools in the capital, with a similar proportion to the national average of 0.7%.
These schools have a total of 74,217 pupils, with 16.6% eligible for free school meals, lower than the national average of 23.8%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.16.
Of the 87 inspected schools, 15 are Outstanding and 51 are Good, with 75.9% rated Good or Outstanding, and 6 schools rated Inadequate, compared to the national average of 90.0% Good or Outstanding.
Boys in these London schools achieve well, with 78.5% meeting the expected standard at KS2, a Progress 8 score of 0.53, and 59.6% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, with spending per pupil at £8,811.

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Apex Secondary School for Boys

Ilford, IG1 4UA

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils39

P/T Ratio–

Arnold House School

London, NW8 0LH

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils359

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Broomwood Prep - Boys

London, SW11 6EL

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils203

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Buckingham Preparatory School

Pinner, HA5 5DT

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils103

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City of London School

London, EC4V 3AL

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18 · Boys

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Pupils1,040

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Clockhouse Primary School

London, N16 5LG

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11 · Boys

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Pupils0

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Cumnor House School

South Croydon, CR2 6DA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils310

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Dulwich Prep & Senior

SE21 7AA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16 · Boys

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Pupils808

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Hampton School

Hampton, TW12 3HD

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils1,578

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Harrow School

Harrow-On-The-Hill, HA1 3HP

Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils833

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Hereward House School

London, NW3 4NY

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils156

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Homefield Preparatory School

SM1 2TE

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils224

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King's College School

London, SW19 4TT

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,498

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Rokeby School

Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7PB

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils376

P/T Ratio–

Shrewsbury House School

Surbiton, KT6 6RL

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–14 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils308

P/T Ratio–

St Anthony's School for Boys

NW3 6NP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils256

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St John's School

Pinner, HA5 3ZF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils266

P/T Ratio–

St Martin's School

Northwood, HA6 2DJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils337

P/T Ratio–

St Paul's School

London, SW13 9JT

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,504

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Sussex House School

London, SW1X 0EA

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils184

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The Hall School

London, NW3 4NU

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils463

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The London Mechina

London, N12 8RZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils10

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Tower House School

London, SW14 8LF

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils181

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Westminster Abbey Choir School

London, SW1P 3NY

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils27

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8,222 boys schools in London, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	London	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	76%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	79%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.53	+0.00
Attainment 8	52.9	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	16%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,811	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Boys Schools in London

Key Facts

Apex Secondary School for Boys

Arnold House School

Broomwood Prep - Boys

Buckingham Preparatory School

City of London School

Clockhouse Primary School

Cumnor House School

Dulwich Prep & Senior

Hampton School

Harrow School

Hereward House School

Homefield Preparatory School

King's College School

Rokeby School

Shrewsbury House School

St Anthony's School for Boys

St John's School

St Martin's School

St Paul's School

Sussex House School

The Hall School

The London Mechina

Tower House School

Westminster Abbey Choir School

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best boys schools in London?

How many Ofsted Outstanding boys schools are in London?

How are boys schools in London ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in London boys schools?

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