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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)
Ofsted: Outstanding

Newport Girls' High School Academy

Newport, Telford and Wrekin - TF10 7HL

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Miss Margaret Mantripp, former Headteacher of Newport Girls’ High School.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)GirlsSince 1997Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Newstead Wood School

Orpington, Bromley - BR6 9SA

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“United Learning comprises: United Learning Ltd (Registered in England No: 00018582. Charity No. 313999) UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee.”

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Secondary

Grammar (selective)

Girls

Established

Ofsted: Outstanding

Quality of education: Outstanding

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

St Albans, Hertfordshire - AL4 0TT

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

North Shore Academy

Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees - TS20 2AY

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At North Shore, we unashamedly focus on the educational outcomes of our students. We believe that this is the intrinsic purpose of running a successful school and we are exceedingly proud that we achieve this by taking a truly child centred approach.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Northampton Academy

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN3 8NH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our vision, our mission, and our values have been arrived at after consultation with staff and students at Northampton Academy. Every decision we take, from appointing staff, to creating policies and deciding student pathways, is made using these values.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Nottingham Girls' Academy

Nottingham, Nottingham - NG8 3LD

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“"Nottingham Girls’ Academy is an inclusive school that provides an exceptional and broad education. The school serves a diverse community and provides a welcoming environment where all pupils flourish. Pupils are very happy to attend the school."”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Nower Hill High School

Pinner, Harrow - HA5 5RP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Nower Hill is a happy, busy and highly successful 11-18 school, which welcomes all children from our local community. We are here to ensure that every student achieves as much as possible during their time at our school, eventually leaving us as the best version of themselves they can possibly be.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Oasis Academy South Bank

London, Lambeth - SE1 7HS

“Oasis Community Learning was established in 2004. We believe in transforming learning, lives and communities through the development of our Academies within Oasis Hubs.”

SecondarySince 2013Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Orleans Park School

Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames - TW1 3BB

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The vision statement and aims of the school clearly reflect these values, and the whole school strives to uphold them. These values are also reflected in our Equality Objectives. As a school, we value and celebrate the diverse heritages of everybody at Orleans Park.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Oulton Academy

Leeds, Leeds - LS26 8EX

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Here at Oulton Academy, we firmly believe in nurturing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their background or ability.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Outwood Academy Easingwold

York, North Yorkshire - YO61 3EF

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2018 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Outwood Academy Foxhills

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire - DN15 8LJ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2014 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Paddington Academy

London, Westminster - W9 2DR

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We have been part of Paddington Academy since it opened in 2006, and we know firsthand what an incredible experience it is to be part of this community.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Parkside Community College

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - CB1 1EH

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We are proud of our achievements in helping our students to thrive. Students at Parkside are articulate, successful in their studies, and optimistic about the future. We want every student to succeed and as a school we strive for excellence.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Parliament Hill School

London, Camden - NW5 1RL

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We have an unswerving commitment to our inclusive culture and a well-established reputation for providing an education of the highest academic quality for girls. It is a happy school where, “students’ behaviour is outstanding.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Parmiter's School

Watford, Hertfordshire - WD25 0UU

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The school has its origins in the 1681 Will of Thomas Parmiter, silk merchant. In his last testament he left property to endow six almshouses and "one free school house or room" in Bethnal Green, London. From small beginnings the school grew over the years into a thriving boys’ grammar school.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Pate's Grammar School

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - GL51 0HG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Pate’s has been educating young people for over 450 years. In 2024, we marked this extraordinary milestone by celebrating the bold and reforming instincts of our founder by reaffirming our commitment to create a school of unrivalled excellence and academic rigour; a place of learning that inspires…”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)EstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Penwortham Girls' High School

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 0SR

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Penwortham Girls’ High School enjoys a unique status, as the only non-selective, non-fee paying girls’ school in Lancashire. We welcome girls of all abilities, interests and aptitudes, and pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation for academic success.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Pleckgate High School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB1 8QA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Pleckgate everyone is committed to providing the best education and opportunities for our pupils.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Presdales School

Ware, Hertfordshire - SG12 9NX

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Vision and Values Statement – “Achievement for all” Presdales School aims to provide an outstanding education that enables all students, regardless of their background and starting point, to achieve and surpass their academic potential.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding