Best Secondary Schools in Warwickshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 37 schools across Warwickshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Warwickshire has 37 open secondary schools. Of the 36 with a published Ofsted inspection, 8 (22%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 86% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Alcester Grammar School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Warwickshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

37
Total schools
8
Outstanding (historic grade)
22%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
62.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Alcester Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 King Edward VI School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
4. Lawrence Sheriff School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
5. Rugby High School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
6. Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
Secondary
 Outstanding 82 View school
7. Houlton School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
8. Higham Lane School
Secondary
 Outstanding 75 View school
9. North Leamington School
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
10. Southam College
Secondary
 Outstanding 72 View school
11. Alcester Academy
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
12. Studley High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 67 View school
13. Henley In Arden School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
14. Myton School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
15. Stratford Upon Avon School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
16. St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
17. Etone College
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
18. St Benedict's Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
19. George Eliot Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
20. Campion School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Warwickshire?
There are 37 open secondary schools in Warwickshire (closed schools are excluded). 8 of the 36 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Warwickshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Warwickshire is Alcester Grammar School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Warwickshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Warwickshire?
Primary and secondary applications in Warwickshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Warwickshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.