What are the best grammar schools in London?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked grammar schools in London include Alleyn's Oakfield, Alleyn's School, and Alpha Preparatory School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding grammar schools are in London?

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

How are grammar 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 grammar schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar 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.

How do grammar school admissions work in London?

Grammar schools in London select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Best Grammar Schools in London

127 grammar schools found

Key Facts

There are 126 grammar schools in London, accounting for 1.5% of all schools in the capital, with a total of 68,242 pupils.
London's grammar schools have a high Ofsted rating, with 84.8% rated Good or Outstanding, and an Ofsted breakdown of 22 Outstanding and 34 Good out of 66 inspected.
Grammar schools in London have a strong academic performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.91 and an Attainment 8 score of 55.77, and 52.2% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
London's grammar schools have a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 2.9%, and a persistent absence rate of 9.0%, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.41 and spending per pupil of £7,017.

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Alleyn's Oakfield

SE21 8HP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils215

P/T Ratio–

Alleyn's School

London, SE22 8SU

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,453

P/T Ratio–

Alpha Preparatory School

Harrow, HA1 1SH

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils110

P/T Ratio–

Arnold House School

London, NW8 0LH

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils359

P/T Ratio–

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form

London, W4 1LY

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils265

P/T Ratio–

Babington House School

Chislehurst, BR7 5ES

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils466

P/T Ratio–

Bancroft's Preparatory School

Woodford Green, IG8 0RF

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils271

P/T Ratio–

Blackheath Prep

London, SE3 0NJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils390

P/T Ratio–

Buckingham Preparatory School

Pinner, HA5 5DT

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils103

P/T Ratio–

Channing School

Highgate, N6 5HF

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils991

P/T Ratio–

City of London School for Girls

London, EC2Y 8BB

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils794

P/T Ratio–

Colfe's School

London, SE12 8AW

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,325

P/T Ratio–

Dulwich Prep & Senior

SE21 7AA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils808

P/T Ratio–

Eltham College

London, SE9 4QF

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,094

P/T Ratio–

Emanuel School

London, SW11 1HS

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,112

P/T Ratio–

Fairley House School

SW1P 4AU

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils202

P/T Ratio–

Farringtons School

Chislehurst, BR7 6LR

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils637

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Francis Holland School

London, SW1W 8JF

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils594

P/T Ratio–

Glendower Preparatory School

London, SW7 5JX

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils292

P/T Ratio–

Homefield Preparatory School

SM1 2TE

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils224

P/T Ratio–

Imperial Oak School

London, SE1 6TU

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils21

P/T Ratio–

King's College School

London, SW19 4TT

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,498

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Kingston Grammar School

Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6PY

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,006

P/T Ratio–

Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep

London, W6 9LR

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,443

P/T Ratio–

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There are 127 grammar schools in London, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	London	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	85%	90%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.91	+0.00
Attainment 8	55.8	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	9%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,017	£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 Grammar Schools in London

Key Facts

Alleyn's Oakfield

Alleyn's School

Alpha Preparatory School

Arnold House School

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form

Babington House School

Bancroft's Preparatory School

Blackheath Prep

Buckingham Preparatory School

Channing School

City of London School for Girls

Colfe's School

Dulwich Prep & Senior

Eltham College

Emanuel School

Fairley House School

Farringtons School

Francis Holland School

Glendower Preparatory School

Homefield Preparatory School

Imperial Oak School

King's College School

Kingston Grammar School

Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best grammar schools in London?

How many Ofsted Outstanding grammar schools are in London?

How are grammar schools in London ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in London grammar schools?

How do grammar school admissions work in London?

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