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All 972 secondary schools in London.

972 schools in London

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  1. St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School

    Orpington, BR6 9SH · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Church of England
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    257 first choices, 128 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1685.0

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.7%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,084
    Pupils per teacher
    17.2
    View school St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
  2. Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

    Barnet, EN5 4DQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Exceptional in every area
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    432 first choices, 192 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1687.1

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.3%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,321
    Pupils per teacher
    16.3
    View school Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
  3. Wilson's School

    Wallington, SM6 9JW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    413 first choices, 215 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1686.8

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    2.8%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,327
    Pupils per teacher
    16.4
    View school Wilson's School
  4. Wallington County Grammar School

    Wallington, SM6 7PH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    165 first choices, 170 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1682.0

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.0%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,119
    Pupils per teacher
    19.7
    View school Wallington County Grammar School
  5. Townley Grammar School

    Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    190 first choices, 246 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1674.8

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.8%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,669
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school Townley Grammar School
  6. Michaela Community School

    London, HA9 0UU · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    286 first choices, 112 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1679.6

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    2.5%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    747
    Pupils per teacher
    12.3
    View school Michaela Community School
  7. Bexley Grammar School

    Welling, DA16 2BL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    334 first choices, 208 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1672.6

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,504
    Pupils per teacher
    17.3
    View school Bexley Grammar School
  8. Newstead Wood School

    Orpington, BR6 9SA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    322 first choices, 190 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1679.5

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.6%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,347
    Pupils per teacher
    22.9
    View school Newstead Wood School
  9. Wallington High School for Girls

    Wallington, SM6 0PH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    316 first choices, 208 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1680.3

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,548
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school Wallington High School for Girls
  10. The Latymer School

    London, N9 9TN · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    339 first choices, 192 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1680.9

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.1%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,355
    Pupils per teacher
    16.6
    View school The Latymer School
  11. Nonsuch High School for Girls

    Sutton, SM3 8AB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Strong standard or better
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    274 first choices, 208 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1681.8

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.3%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,494
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Nonsuch High School for Girls
  12. Ark Greenwich Free School

    London, SE18 4LH · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    357 first choices, 115 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1665.8

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.1%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    615
    Pupils per teacher
    15.3
    View school Ark Greenwich Free School
  13. Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

    London, E9 7HD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    229 first choices, 159 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1665.1

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.5%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    838
    Pupils per teacher
    14.7
    View school Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
  14. Orleans Park School

    Twickenham, TW1 3BB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    401 first choices, 207 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1666.4

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.4%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,403
    Pupils per teacher
    17.0
    View school Orleans Park School
  15. Lady Margaret School

    London, SW6 4UN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Girls
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    310 first choices, 118 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1664.7

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.8%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    817
    Pupils per teacher
    16.8
    View school Lady Margaret School
  16. Avanti House School

    Stanmore, HA7 2EQ · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Hindu
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    367 first choices, 167 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1666.1

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.8%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,206
    Pupils per teacher
    17.5
    View school Avanti House School
  17. Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

    London, SW16 2HY · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the London average, low absence.

    304 first choices, 176 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1658.6

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.7%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,187
    Pupils per teacher
    14.1
    View school Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
  18. Nishkam School West London

    Osterley, TW7 5PN · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sikh
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average, low absence.

    117 first choices, 112 offers made

    Met the standard at 1195%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,491
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Nishkam School West London
  19. St Mark's Catholic School

    Hounslow, TW3 3EJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    325 first choices, 176 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1662.7

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.3%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,214
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school St Mark's Catholic School
  20. Ashcroft Technology Academy

    London, SW15 2UT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Strong standard or better
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    396 first choices, 240 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1666.4

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    2.4%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,524
    Pupils per teacher
    15.5
    View school Ashcroft Technology Academy
  21. Gunnersbury Catholic School

    Brentford, TW8 9LB · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Catholic
    • Boys
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    139 first choices, 184 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1659.8

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.5%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,248
    Pupils per teacher
    16.6
    View school Gunnersbury Catholic School
  22. The St Thomas the Apostle College

    London, SE15 2EB · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Catholic
    • Boys
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    181 first choices, 150 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1661.8

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.0%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,140
    Pupils per teacher
    13.0
    View school The St Thomas the Apostle College
  23. Mossbourne Community Academy

    London, E5 8JY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the London average, low absence.

    358 first choices, 204 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1667.2

    London 51.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.3%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,432
    Pupils per teacher
    13.9
    View school Mossbourne Community Academy
  24. Wren Academy Finchley

    London, N12 9HB · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average, low absence.

    215 first choices, 113 offers made

    Met the standard at 1180%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    5.2%London 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,623
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Wren Academy Finchley
The big picture

How London's secondary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Ofsted grades in London

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded.

  • Outstanding: 101 of 336
  • Good: 227 of 336
  • Requires improvement: 8 of 336
  • Inadequate: 0 of 336
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in London

  1. Some are faith schools.

    231 of the 972 secondary schools in London have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in London, explained

There are 972 secondary schools in London, teaching 687,876 children. 121 are run by the council and 470 are academies or free schools. Among them are 216 special and 285 independent schools.

98% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 101 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

Pupils in London scored an average Attainment 8 of 51.5 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

32.6% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £10,334 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 21.4% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions parents ask

How many secondary schools are in London?
There are 972 secondary schools in London, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in London?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in London on Eduscope are St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet and Wilson's School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in London?
London has 101 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 227 are rated Good, meaning 98% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in London ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in London secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in London is 16:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in London?
When choosing a secondary school in London, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 972 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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