How many state-funded options are listed in London?

This page currently lists 467 state-funded schools in London. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state secondary schools in London ranked?

We rank schools using GCSE outcomes, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained secondary schools in London?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this secondary schools group.

Best State Secondary Schools in London

Compare state secondary schools using GCSE-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 467 schools in London. Schools featured here include Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, Wilson's School and The Tiffin Girls' School.

Key Performance Metrics for London

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

London62%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

London46.7

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

London47%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

London4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

London8.0/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

London

62%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

London

46.7vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

London

47%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

London

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

London

8.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in London

Showing 1-20 of 467 schools

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
New Barnet
Wilson's School
Wallington
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The Tiffin Girls' School
Kingston Vale
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The Henrietta Barnett School
Hampstead Garden Suburb
Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington
Michaela Community School
Wembley
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Cheam
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
North Finchley
Woodford County High School
South Woodford
The Latymer School
Edmonton
Tiffin School
Kingston upon Thames
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington
Sutton Grammar School
Sutton
Ilford County High School
Barkingside
Ark Greenwich Free School
Shooters Hill
Twyford Church of England High School
Acton
Lady Margaret School
Parsons Green
Waldegrave School
Twickenham
The Grey Coat Hospital
Victoria
West London Free School
Hammersmith