Top 10 schools – by phase & area
Browse Top 10 schools by phase (Primary, Secondary, etc.) in any region, county, local authority, district, town or postcode area.
Explore Ofsted-rated schools across England. Select a school phase below to find the top-performing schools in your area — sorted by latest graded inspection results. Each Top 10 list highlights the highest-rated schools by region, county, local authority, district, town, and postcode area.
All-through
View the top 10 all-through schools by region, county, authority, district, town, or postcode.
Middle deemed secondary
View the top 10 middle deemed secondary schools by region, county, authority, district, town, or postcode.
Not applicable
View the top 10 not applicable schools by region, county, authority, district, town, or postcode.
Nursery
View the top 10 nursery schools by region, county, authority, district, town, or postcode.
Primary
View the top 10 primary schools by region, county, authority, district, town, or postcode.
Secondary
View the top 10 secondary schools by region, county, authority, district, town, or postcode.
The Top 10 school lists are updated regularly using the latest publicly available Ofsted inspection data. Only areas with at least ten graded schools appear here.
Each ranking prioritises Outstanding and Good schools with the most recent graded inspections, ensuring fair and transparent comparisons for parents and guardians seeking the best education options.
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