Best Boys' Schools in England 2026
Compare all 378 single-sex boys' schools ranked by our composite score.
How many schools?
378
Schools matching this list
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
237 Good or better
73 held Outstanding
Historic Ofsted grades · pre-Nov-2025
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The schools
Official sources · 2025–26RankSchoolPhaseInspectionSNM score
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The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC SchoolKensington and Chelsea
Secondary
Outstanding
99
2
The St Thomas the Apostle CollegeSouthwark
Secondary
Outstanding
96
3
Dartford Grammar SchoolKent
Secondary
Outstanding
96
4
Queen Elizabeth's School, BarnetBarnet
Secondary
Outstanding
94
5
Simon Langton Grammar School for BoysKent
Secondary
Outstanding
94
6
Wilson's SchoolSutton
Secondary
Outstanding
94
7
The London Oratory SchoolHammersmith and Fulham
Secondary
Outstanding
93
8
Reading SchoolReading
Secondary
Outstanding
93
9
Westcliff High School for Boys AcademySouthend-on-Sea
Secondary
Outstanding
92
10
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBromley
Secondary
Outstanding
92
11
Menorah Primary School for BoysBarnet
Primary
Not published
92
12
The Judd SchoolKent
Secondary
Outstanding
91
13
Gunnersbury Catholic SchoolHounslow
Secondary
Outstanding
91
14
Torquay Boys' Grammar SchoolTorbay
Secondary
Good
91
15
Altrincham Grammar School for BoysTrafford
Secondary
Outstanding
90
16
Gravesend Grammar SchoolKent
Secondary
Outstanding
90
17
King Edward VI SchoolWarwickshire
Secondary
Outstanding
89
18
Bournemouth SchoolBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Secondary
Outstanding
89
19
Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolWalsall
Secondary
Outstanding
89
20
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysBirmingham
Secondary
Outstanding
89
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What this list means
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.
Key Statistics
- 378 boys' schools in England
- 73 rated Outstanding by Ofsted
- 143 secondary, 6 primary
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