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Queen Elizabeth's School Crowned UK's Top Secondary School

12/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet, London, is named the UK's top secondary state school in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, based on summer 2025 exam results.
The guide ranks schools across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, highlighting top performers in various categories.
Notable mentions include Dame Alice Owen's School in Potters Bar as the leading comprehensive and St Paul's School in London as the top private institution.

History

Historical Context

The 2016 Education and Adoption Act in the UK aimed to enhance school performance by allowing the Department for Education to intervene in underperforming institutions. This legislation has had lasting effects, exemplified by Queen Elizabeth's School ranking as the top secondary state school in 2024. Such reforms continue to shape educational standards and influence parental choice in the UK.

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Story summary

Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet, London, is named the UK's top secondary state school in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, based on summer 2025 exam results.
The guide ranks schools across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, highlighting top performers in various categories.
Notable mentions include Dame Alice Owen's School in Potters Bar as the leading comprehensive and St Paul's School in London as the top private institution.

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