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Schools in UK 2026

21,696 schools across UK, with 10% rated Outstanding and 84% rated Good by Ofsted.

21,696
Total Schools
10%
Outstanding
16,523
Primary
3,371
Secondary

Ofsted Rating Breakdown

Outstanding: 1827 (10%)
Good: 15910 (84%)
Requires Improvement: 1051 (6%)
Inadequate: 195 (1%)

Top Rated Schools (50)

Brampton Manor Academy
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 2,914 pupilsE6
Outstanding
Loxford School
Secondary· Ages 3-19· 2,819 pupilsIG1
Outstanding
Kingsdale Foundation School
Secondary· Ages 11-19· 2,547 pupilsSE21
Outstanding
Roundhay School
Secondary· Ages 4-18· 2,519 pupilsLS8
Outstanding
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 2,438 pupilsHU6
Outstanding
Graveney School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 2,343 pupilsSW17
Outstanding
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 2,336 pupilsIG11
Outstanding
Ilkley Grammar School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 2,172 pupilsLS29
Outstanding
Saffron Walden County High School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 2,119 pupilsCB11
Outstanding
Harrogate Grammar School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 2,070 pupilsHG2
Outstanding
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Secondary· Ages 11-19· 2,067 pupilsCR8
Outstanding
Nower Hill High School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 2,023 pupilsHA5
Outstanding
The Cherwell School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 2,008 pupilsOX2
Outstanding
Woodbridge High School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 2,000 pupilsIG8
Outstanding
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,994 pupilsUB6
Outstanding
St Bede's School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,952 pupilsRH1
Outstanding
St Bartholomew's School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,930 pupilsRG14
Outstanding
Swanshurst School
Secondary· Ages 11-19· 1,920 pupilsB13
Outstanding
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,892 pupilsTN4
Outstanding
Hazelwick School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,890 pupilsRH10
Outstanding
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
Secondary· Ages 11-19· 1,880 pupilsCV8
Outstanding
Alexandra Park School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,880 pupilsN11
Outstanding
Maiden Erlegh School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,872 pupilsRG6
Outstanding
President Kennedy School Academy
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,845 pupilsCV6
Outstanding
The Heathland School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,830 pupilsTW4
Outstanding
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,818 pupilsYO10
Outstanding
Sandringham School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,817 pupilsAL4
Outstanding
Wright Robinson College
Secondary· Ages 11-16· 1,810 pupilsM18
Outstanding
The West Bridgford School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,780 pupilsNG2
Outstanding
Rushey Mead Academy
Secondary· Ages 11-16· 1,779 pupilsLE4
Outstanding
Shoreham Academy
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,777 pupilsBN43
Outstanding
Hayes School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,771 pupilsBR2
Outstanding
Fulford School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,765 pupilsYO10
Outstanding
Whitley Bay High School
Secondary· Ages 13-18· 1,762 pupilsNE25
Outstanding
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,733 pupilsLA1
Outstanding
Northampton Academy
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,719 pupilsNN3
Outstanding
Glyn School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,692 pupilsKT17
Outstanding
Jo Richardson Community School
Secondary· Ages 11-19· 1,686 pupilsRM9
Outstanding
Townley Grammar School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,670 pupilsDA6
Outstanding
The Blue Coat CofE School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,669 pupilsOL1
Outstanding
Beacon Academy
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,662 pupilsTN6
Outstanding
Liverpool College
Secondary· Ages 4-19· 1,653 pupilsL18
Outstanding
Mulberry School for Girls
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,647 pupilsE1
Outstanding
Invicta Grammar School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,645 pupilsME14
Outstanding
Didcot Girls' School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,643 pupilsOX11
Outstanding
Ark Academy
Secondary· Ages 3-18· 1,642 pupilsHA9
Outstanding
Grey Court School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,631 pupilsTW10
Outstanding
Carlton Bolling
Secondary· Ages 11-16· 1,630 pupilsBD3
Outstanding
The Westgate School
Secondary· Ages 4-16· 1,627 pupilsSO22
Outstanding
Twyford Church of England High School
Secondary· Ages 11-18· 1,626 pupilsW3
Outstanding

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in UK?

There are 21696 schools in UK, including 16523 primary and 3371 secondary schools.

What percentage of schools in UK are rated Outstanding?

10% of rated schools in UK are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and 84% are rated Good.

What are the best schools in UK?

Top Outstanding schools in UK include Brampton Manor Academy, Loxford School, Kingsdale Foundation School.

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