The Best Schools In London Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 15 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in London. These top schools near London are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

St Paul's Girls' School

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Our number one ranked school in London based on our official School Guide Star Rating is St Paul's Girls' School.

Pupils
790
Ages
10 - 19
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school
2

Westminster School

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Westminster School is ranked second in London based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
773
Ages
12 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
3

St Paul's School

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At number 3 in the best schools in London based on our authoritative ranking is St Paul's School.

Pupils
1517
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Boys
Type
Other independent school
4

King's College School

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The school ranked at number four in our London league table is King's College School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1508
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
5

Latymer Upper School

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Our number five ranked school in London based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Latymer Upper School.

Pupils
1439
Ages
7 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school

Top 5 best performing schools in London and their catchment areas in London ranked by School Guide in 2022

  • St Paul's Girls' School
  • Westminster School
  • St Paul's School
  • King's College School
  • Latymer Upper School

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