The 'top 10' grammar schools in England

Grammar schools are the only state funded schools in England that are allowed to select all of their pupils based on academic ability.Although Grammar schools , and their accompanying 11+ entrance exam, have been phased out in many parts of England, they still exist in some areas including single-sex boys grammar schools and girls grammar schools. These selective schools are highly sought after by relocating parents keen to secure a top-quality education for their children.According to the Telegraph, these are the top ten performing grammar schools in England:

10. Newport Girls' High School

Girls grammar school
Location: Newport. Shropshire
Percentage of entries graded A*/A: 84.3.

9. Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Girls grammar school
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Percentage of entries graded A*/A: 85.24

8. Reading School

Boys grammar school
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Percentage of entries graded A*/A: 85.5

7. St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

Girls only 11-16, co-education Sixth Form
Location: Finchley, London
Percentage of entries graded A*/A: 87.11

6. Tonbridge Grammar School

Co-education grammar school
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Percentage of entries graded A*/A: 87.96

5. Colchester County High for Girls

Girls grammar school
Location: Colchester, Essex
Percentage of entries graded A*/A: 88

4. Kendrick Girls' Grammar School

Girls grammar school
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Percentage of entries graded A*/A: 88.07

3. King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

Boys grammar school
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Percentage of entries graded A*/A: 90.72

2. The Tiffin Girls' School

Girls grammar school
Location: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
Percentage of entries graded A*/A: 91.51

1. The Henrietta Barnett School

Girls grammar school
Location: Hampstead, London
Percentage of entries graded A*/A: 94.14Source: The Telegraph

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