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 secondary schools, of which 9 (24%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 24 rated Good — 89% of secondary schools in Warwickshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Alcester Grammar School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Warwickshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

37
Total schools
9
Outstanding
24%
Outstanding rate
62.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Warwickshire?
There are 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire, of which 9 (24%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Warwickshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Warwickshire is Alcester Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Warwickshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Warwickshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Warwickshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Warwickshire?
24% of secondary schools in Warwickshire are rated Outstanding and 65% are rated Good. 77.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.