What is the best state sixth form school in the country?

King's Maths School (KCLMS), which is run is partnership with King's College London, has been named as the Best State Sixth Form School of the Decade by The Sunday Times School's Guide. The Guide identifies more than 1,600 of the highest-achieving state and independent schools in the country.

What is the best state sixth form in the UK?

What is the best state school in the UK?

Wilson's School in Wallington, Sutton, was named the Sunday Times Parent Power Secondary School of the Year 2024, after achieving what is said to be the highest-ranking any state school has achieved in the 30-year history of the league table.

What is the hardest sixth form to get into?

Most sixth forms are selective to some extent, even those that ask for five GCSE passes. But a comprehensive that requires eight grade 7s (an A grade in old money) is pitching itself far beyond the reaches of most existing pupils. Highgate Hill is nakedly selective. Eton requires a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 7.

What is the hardest UK school to get into?

A: The University of Oxford is the hardest university to get into in the UK, with an acceptance rate of 19.37% for postgraduate students.

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What is the most elite school in the UK?

Eton College

Perhaps the most famous institution when it comes to elite and exclusive private schools in the UK, Eton is situated just north of the River Thames, a mile or so north of the historic Windsor town centre.

What is the most famous school UK?

Eton has been described as the most famous public school in the world, and has been referred to as "the chief nurse of England's statesmen".

Which school sends most to Oxbridge?

The top school in the UK – and the world – for Oxbridge entry is a state school in London, Brampton Academy. It's the first time a state school has topped the league table of schools with the most Oxford and Cambridge university offers.

What is better sixth form or college UK?

If you want to go to university as soon as possible, then maybe you're looking at sixth form and completing your A-levels. If you are unsure yet, or if you know what you want to actually do already, college can help speed up your career options up by giving you a hands-on, focused education where you need it most.

What is the best state secondary school in the UK?

What is the number 1 private school in the UK?

1: St Paul's Girls' School

Alongside its truly outstanding academic performance, pre and post-pandemic, St Paul's Girls' School also provides excellent personal and social skills development for its student population of nearly 800.

What is the girls equivalent of Eton?

Wycombe Abbey, Buckinghamshire

Wycombe Abbey is considered by many to be the girls' equivalent of Eton College, and it's one of the top-performing girls' schools in the country.

What is the most strictest school in the UK?

At the Michaela Community School near Wembley, in north-west London, there are no mobile phones, detentions are given for the slightest misdemeanour and a disused car park is the no-frills playground. The high school is famed for being Britain's strictest, and its headmistress, Katharine Birbalsingh, pulls no punches.

What is the richest public school in the UK?

Of the 100 schools in the research, Eton came top in terms of asset wealth, with £542.4 million sitting on its balance sheet in August 2021 — up £127.4 million in four years. More than £430 million of securities and investments account for the school's assets.

Which city in UK has best schools?

London. Given that 13% of the UK's population live in London, it is not surprising that the capital is home to 84 schools ranked outstanding by Oftsed.

What is the best private secondary school in the UK?

Is Oxford sixth form good?

Our personalised approach inspires students to achieve impressive results. We're consistently among the top 1% of English schools and colleges for academic progress at A-level.

How old is 6th form in UK?

Students are usually 16 to 18 and attend Sixth Form before undergraduate level at university.

How many sixth forms are there UK?

There are currently over 90 sixth form colleges in England and Wales. Most of these perform extremely well in national examination league tables. In addition, they offer a broader range of courses at a lower cost per student than most school sixth forms.