London's best state secondary schools, based on 2024 GCSE and A-Level results

The top achiever for both London and the UK overall was the Henrietta Barnett School, an all-girls grammar school in Hampstead, boasting 81 percent A or A*s at A Level and 96 percent of GCSEs achieving between a 7 and a 9, highlighting the school’s exceptional academic performance.

Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet excelled in GCSE results, securing 96.3 percent of all GCSEs marked 7 to 9, making it the standout school in this category in London.

According to the league table unveiled by Britannia UK, this year’s notable state schools indicate a strong performance with Queen Elizabeth's and the Henrietta Barnett Schools leading in their respective exams.

London's educational landscape shows impressive diversity, with a mix of grammar and comprehensive schools, reinforcing the capital's status as a hub for high-quality education.

Read at Time Out London