The Times UK School Rankings Explained
"The Times UK school rankings" are one of the league tables parents often hear about. This guide explains what they are, how they differ from official results rankings, and how to use them.
What The Times ranking is
The Times / Sunday Times publishes its Parent Power schools guide each year, ranking UK schools (both independent and state) by public A-level and GCSE exam results. It is one of Britain's best-known independent school league tables.
How it differs from official results rankings
The Times ranking is compiled by the media from public results, broadly from the same source as the government's official performance tables, though its criteria and coverage may differ. This site's UK school rankings are based directly on official England KS4 (Attainment 8) / KS5 (APS) / KS2 results, and can be browsed by school type.
How to use it
League tables are handy for quickly gauging the tier of top schools, but school choice should also consider location, admissions policy, fees and fit for your child. You can view official results rankings by type (independent, grammar, boarding, secondary, primary and more) on this site's UK school rankings pages.