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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)
Ofsted: Outstanding

Ada Lovelace Church of England High School

London, Ealing - W5 2JX

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Ada Lovelace hosts two Open Evenings during each Autumn Term for Year 6 into 7 pupils and prospective Sixth Formers. Applicants are able to tour the school site and meet with current pupils and teaching staff from all of our year groups.”

SecondarySince 2018Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Alcester Grammar School

Alcester, Warwickshire - B49 5ED

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Alcester Grammar School we are serious about providing able students with the very best education we can. Aspirations are high, and it is cool to work hard and succeed.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)

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Ofsted: Outstanding

Quality of education: Outstanding

Alexandra Park School

London, Haringey - N11 2AZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Ofsted states “Alexandra Park School is an outstanding school. The decisive and inspirational leadership of the headteacher and a highly effective leadership team has enabled Alexandra Park School to continue its journey of rapid improvement.”

SecondarySince 1999Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

All Hallows Catholic High School

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 0LN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At All Hallows we believe in the growth and development of all in our school community. We aim to nurture the potential of our students so that they can find their vocation and take their places as responsible members of our communities and society.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

All Saints Catholic College

London, Kensington and Chelsea - W10 6EL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“All Saints Catholic College is an outstanding Catholic secondary school in London, offering a rich education shaped by faith, ambition, service and community.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

All Saints Catholic School and Technology College

Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham - RM8 1JT

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“All Saints School is aims to be an embodiment of the Church and Christian teachings in our community. We endeavour to create a culture where students can grow spiritually, academically and socially serving witness to their faith allowing them to achieve their God given potential.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

All Saints Catholic School York

York, York - YO24 1BJ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“All Saints is a Roman Catholic School guided by the teachings, traditions, spirituality and sacraments of the Catholic Church and is committed to Christian Gospel values.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

Altrincham, Trafford - WA14 2RS

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At the heart of our school are the values of a love of learning, respect, responsibility and resilience.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

Altrincham, Trafford - WA14 2NL

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Here at AGGS, we are very proud of our traditions of academic success, sporting and cultural achievements and service to our community. We value the diversity of our school community and are committed to ensuring the school environment is inclusive and welcoming for all.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)GirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Archbishop Blanch CofE High School

Liverpool, Liverpool - L7 6HQ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Archbishop Blanch Church of England School is founded on the work of Stuart Blanch. As a result our ethos is inspired by a concern for others, founded in Jesus’ example of love in deed and in truth.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

York, York - YO10 5ZA

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ark Elvin Academy

London, Brent - HA9 7DU

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We aim to live our motto 'Dare for Greatness'. This means we have the highest expectations for all our pupils. We are committed to ensuring that every pupil makes great progress, secures the highest possible outcomes, and is supported to the next stage of their journey.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ark Greenwich Free School

London, Greenwich - SE18 4LH

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“For both scholars and staff to succeed, we have robust rules, routines and rituals which permeate throughout the school. The school operates a strict zero-tolerance approach to any poor behaviour to ensure our classrooms are free of bullying or disruption.”

SecondarySince 2012Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ark Pioneer Academy

Barnet, Barnet - EN5 2BE

“We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in our care, and put their best interests at the centre of our work.”

SecondarySince 2019Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ark Soane Academy

London, Ealing - W3 8EA

“At Soane, we keep things beautifully simple so we can do them exceptionally well. We insist on the highest standards of behaviour and deliver an immaculately planned, knowledge‑rich, ambitious curriculum—calmly, consistently, and with precision.”

SecondarySince 2021Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ashcroft Technology Academy

London, Wandsworth - SW15 2UT

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At the Academy, everyone feels valued, and success is celebrated together. We take great joy in recognising the achievements of our students, and of our staff. We also understand that learning goes beyond the classroom.”

SecondarySince 1992Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH7 6NZ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We believe that positive learning experiences require a positive culture. We want our students to be able to learn in an environment where they feel safe and happy but are also challenged to be the best version of themselves. Our culture is based upon the seven principles of the Avonbourne Way.”

SecondaryBoysEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Aylesbury Grammar School

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - HP21 7RP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Aylesbury Grammar School enjoys an exceptional reputation for achievement and learning developed since its foundation more than 420 years ago. Our common goal is for the school to be a leader in learning, with unparalleled opportunities within a caring environment.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Aylesbury High School

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - HP21 7SX

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At AHS, the only girls' grammar in North Buckinghamshire, we are incredibly proud of our community; our students, staff and parents and carers.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)GirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Barking, Barking and Dagenham - IG11 9AG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Barking Abbey, we lead a distinctive learning community, and we purposefully and explicitly prioritise the development of student character and academic accomplishments in equal measure, so that our students flourish as socially aware, skilled citizens equipped to take their place on the world…”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding