Best Boys' Schools in England 2026

Compare all 378 single-sex boys' schools ranked by our composite score.

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378
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84
Outstanding (Ofsted)
213
Good or Outstanding

Top 20 Schools

1
Wilson's School
Secondary · Sutton
Outstanding 93
2
Dartford Grammar School
Secondary · Kent
Outstanding 92
3
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Secondary · Bromley
Outstanding 91
4
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Secondary · Barnet
Outstanding 91
5
Reading School
Secondary · Reading
Outstanding 89
6
Wallington County Grammar School
Secondary · Sutton
Outstanding 88
7
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · Trafford
Outstanding 88
8
The Skinners' School
Secondary · Kent
Outstanding 88
9
The Judd School
Secondary · Kent
Outstanding 87
10
Tiffin School
Secondary · Kingston upon Thames
Outstanding 87
11
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Secondary · Buckinghamshire
Outstanding 87
12
Sutton Grammar School
Secondary · Sutton
Outstanding 87
13
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham
Secondary · Birmingham
Outstanding 86
14
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Secondary · Gloucestershire
Outstanding 85
15
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Secondary · Southend-on-Sea
Outstanding 85
16
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
Secondary · Kensington and Chelsea
Outstanding 85
17
The King's School, Grantham
Secondary · Lincolnshire
Outstanding 85
18
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Secondary · Birmingham
Outstanding 83
19
Southend High School for Boys
Secondary · Southend-on-Sea
Outstanding 83
20
Lawrence Sheriff School
Secondary · Warwickshire
Outstanding 83
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About Boys' Schools

Boys' schools are single-sex schools that educate only boys. Research suggests single-sex education can benefit some pupils by removing gender-related peer pressure and allowing teaching styles to be tailored.

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