"So, for its ranking of England's best schools, the has delved into the average exam results of 3,500 schools, measured as the percentage of pupils who achieved at least a 5 in GCSE English, maths, a science, a language and a social subject like history or geography (on a national level, only 18 percent of pupils achieve such a thing). Its final ranking has also taken into account factors like average class size, truancy rates, pupil destinations and GCSE subject options."
"The large majority of the top ranked schools are grammar schools, where students have to pass an exam in order to attend and are already high-achievers when they arrive. But the Telegraph's list shows that there are plenty of non-selective schools that give them a run for their money. And one of the UK's very best is here in London."
"St Marylebone CofE School in Marylebone was the crowned best non-selective school in the capital city and second best in the UK. It ranked 44th overall with a near perfect score of 39 out of 40 and a GCSE 5+ rate of 33.1 percent. Dating all the way back to 1791, the school welcomes girls from year seven and boys can attend at sixth form. It specialises in performing arts, general arts, maths and computing,"
Secondary school choice strongly influences adult outcomes, and many families prioritise high exam performance when selecting a school. The ranking evaluated 3,500 schools using the percentage of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in GCSE English, maths, a science, a language and a social subject; only 18 percent reach that benchmark nationally. The final ranking also considered class size, truancy, pupil destinations and GCSE options. Most high-ranking schools are selective grammars, but several non-selective schools perform exceptionally. St Marylebone CofE School ranks as London’s best non-selective school and second in the UK, founded in 1791, admitting girls from year seven and boys in sixth form, with specialisms in performing arts, general arts, maths and computing. Notable ex-pupils include Amelia Dimoldenberg, Rina Sawayama and Naomie Harris.
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