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Research edition
What each school’s published results show, study by study
176 studies of 19 selective schools: 155 comparisons of exam results and Oxford applications, 17 A-level subject studies and 4 university destination tables. Every question, answer, figure and qualification here is free to read. Research access adds each study’s interpretation, whether its answer holds when the years change, the questions to take to a school, and your own briefing.
Edition of 28 Sep 2026 · years 2016–2026. Each study states the years it compares: most end before 2026, the latest is 2026, and Oxford comparisons stop at 2023. A study is a dated reading of published results, not this year’s news.
Over the 4 years we can compare (2017, 2022–2024), Eton is ahead by a typical 2.3 points. Change the years and the lead flips: Godolphin & Latymer comes out ahead in 1 of 3 year ranges.
We can compare Eton and City of London on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Eton 38.7%, City of London 42%) and 2025 (Eton 40.2%, City of London 39%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A-level grades at A* · 2022, 2024–2025
We can compare KCS Wimbledon and Harrow on this measure in only two years: 2016 (KCS Wimbledon 32.3%, Harrow 28%) and 2017 (KCS Wimbledon 46%, Harrow 32.3%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A-level grades at A* · 2016–2017, 2022, 2024
We can compare KCS Wimbledon and City of London on this measure in only two years: 2024 (KCS Wimbledon 50.7%, City of London 42%) and 2025 (KCS Wimbledon 50.75%, City of London 39%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A-level grades at A* · 2022, 2024–2025
We can compare KCS Wimbledon and Downe House on this measure in only two years: 2024 (KCS Wimbledon 50.7%, Downe House 26%) and 2025 (KCS Wimbledon 50.75%, Downe House 22%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A-level grades at A* · 2016, 2018–2019, 2025–2026
We can compare SPGS and City of London on this measure in only two years: 2025 (SPGS 66.8%, City of London 39%) and 2026 (SPGS 58.4%, City of London 42%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare SPGS and NLCS on this measure in only two years: 2025 (SPGS 66.8%, NLCS 54.3%) and 2026 (SPGS 58.4%, NLCS 49.5%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A-level grades at A* · 2022, 2025–2026
We can compare St Paul’s and Winchester on this measure in only two years: 2025 (St Paul’s 59.3%, Winchester 44.3%) and 2026 (St Paul’s 60%, Winchester 41%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A-level grades at A* · 2017, 2019, 2026
We can compare St Paul’s and Harrow on this measure in only two years: 2016 (St Paul’s 45.1%, Harrow 28%) and 2017 (St Paul’s 46.9%, Harrow 32.3%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare St Paul’s and Godolphin & Latymer on this measure in only two years: 2016 (St Paul’s 45.1%, Godolphin & Latymer 36.4%) and 2017 (St Paul’s 46.9%, Godolphin & Latymer 25.9%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare St Paul’s and City of London on this measure in only two years: 2025 (St Paul’s 59.3%, City of London 39%) and 2026 (St Paul’s 60%, City of London 42%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare St Paul’s and NLCS on this measure in only two years: 2025 (St Paul’s 59.3%, NLCS 54.3%) and 2026 (St Paul’s 60%, NLCS 49.5%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare St Paul’s and Wellington on this measure in only two years: 2025 (St Paul’s 59.3%, Wellington 26.2%) and 2026 (St Paul’s 60%, Wellington 26.7%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare St Paul’s and Downe House on this measure in only two years: 2025 (St Paul’s 59.3%, Downe House 22%) and 2026 (St Paul’s 60%, Downe House 22%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Westminster and Wycombe Abbey on this measure in only two years: 2017 (Westminster 47%, Wycombe Abbey 40.6%) and 2019 (Westminster 47%, Wycombe Abbey 31%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Westminster and Radley on this measure in only two years: 2019 (Westminster 47%, Radley 20.8%) and 2025 (Westminster 57.8%, Radley 23%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Westminster and Harrow on this measure in only two years: 2016 (Westminster 49%, Harrow 28%) and 2017 (Westminster 47%, Harrow 32.3%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Westminster and Godolphin & Latymer on this measure in only two years: 2016 (Westminster 49%, Godolphin & Latymer 36.4%) and 2017 (Westminster 47%, Godolphin & Latymer 25.9%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Winchester and Wycombe Abbey on this measure in only two years: 2022 (Winchester 41.7%, Wycombe Abbey 63.5%) and 2026 (Winchester 41%, Wycombe Abbey 44.3%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A-level grades at A* · 2022–2023, 2025–2026
We can compare Winchester and Latymer Upper on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Winchester 29.6%, Latymer Upper 41.56%) and 2026 (Winchester 41%, Latymer Upper 43%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Winchester and NLCS on this measure in only two years: 2025 (Winchester 44.3%, NLCS 54.3%) and 2026 (Winchester 41%, NLCS 49.5%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A-level grades at A* · 2022, 2024–2026
We can compare Winchester and St Mary’s Ascot on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Winchester 29.6%, St Mary’s Ascot 41%) and 2026 (Winchester 41%, St Mary’s Ascot 37%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Wycombe Abbey and Godolphin & Latymer on this measure in only two years: 2017 (Wycombe Abbey 40.6%, Godolphin & Latymer 25.9%) and 2022 (Wycombe Abbey 63.5%, Godolphin & Latymer 60.3%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Wycombe Abbey and Wellington on this measure in only two years: 2022 (Wycombe Abbey 63.5%, Wellington 39.2%) and 2026 (Wycombe Abbey 44.3%, Wellington 26.7%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Radley and Godolphin & Latymer on this measure in only two years: 2022 (Radley 49%, Godolphin & Latymer 60.3%) and 2023 (Radley 26.2%, Godolphin & Latymer 37.4%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Radley and City of London on this measure in only two years: 2025 (Radley 23%, City of London 39%) and 2026 (Radley 28%, City of London 42%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Radley and NLCS on this measure in only two years: 2025 (Radley 23%, NLCS 54.3%) and 2026 (Radley 28%, NLCS 49.5%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A-level grades at A* · 2022, 2025–2026
We can compare Harrow and Godolphin & Latymer on this measure in only two years: 2016 (Harrow 28%, Godolphin & Latymer 36.4%) and 2017 (Harrow 32.3%, Godolphin & Latymer 25.9%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Latymer Upper and City of London on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Latymer Upper 41.56%, City of London 42%) and 2026 (Latymer Upper 43%, City of London 42%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Latymer Upper and Wellington on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Latymer Upper 41.56%, Wellington 32.7%) and 2026 (Latymer Upper 43%, Wellington 26.7%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Latymer Upper and St Mary’s Ascot on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Latymer Upper 41.56%, St Mary’s Ascot 41%) and 2026 (Latymer Upper 43%, St Mary’s Ascot 37%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Latymer Upper and Downe House on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Latymer Upper 41.56%, Downe House 26%) and 2026 (Latymer Upper 43%, Downe House 22%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Godolphin & Latymer and Wellington on this measure in only two years: 2022 (Godolphin & Latymer 60.3%, Wellington 39.2%) and 2024 (Godolphin & Latymer 40.5%, Wellington 32.7%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Godolphin & Latymer and Downe House on this measure in only two years: 2023 (Godolphin & Latymer 37.4%, Downe House 27%) and 2024 (Godolphin & Latymer 40.5%, Downe House 26%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare City of London and NLCS on this measure in only two years: 2025 (City of London 39%, NLCS 54.3%) and 2026 (City of London 42%, NLCS 49.5%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare City of London and St Mary’s Ascot on this measure in only two years: 2024 (City of London 42%, St Mary’s Ascot 41%) and 2026 (City of London 42%, St Mary’s Ascot 37%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare NLCS and Wellington on this measure in only two years: 2025 (NLCS 54.3%, Wellington 26.2%) and 2026 (NLCS 49.5%, Wellington 26.7%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare NLCS and Downe House on this measure in only two years: 2025 (NLCS 54.3%, Downe House 22%) and 2026 (NLCS 49.5%, Downe House 22%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Wellington and St Mary’s Ascot on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Wellington 32.7%, St Mary’s Ascot 41%) and 2026 (Wellington 26.7%, St Mary’s Ascot 37%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare St Mary’s Ascot and Downe House on this measure in only two years: 2024 (St Mary’s Ascot 41%, Downe House 26%) and 2026 (St Mary’s Ascot 37%, Downe House 22%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare KCS Wimbledon and St Paul’s on this measure in only two years: 2022 (KCS Wimbledon 73%, St Paul’s 76.2%) and 2023 (KCS Wimbledon 67.2%, St Paul’s 62.1%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare KCS Wimbledon and Winchester on this measure in only two years: 2022 (KCS Wimbledon 73%, Winchester 58.7%) and 2023 (KCS Wimbledon 67.2%, Winchester 50.5%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare KCS Wimbledon and Godolphin & Latymer on this measure in only two years: 2022 (KCS Wimbledon 73%, Godolphin & Latymer 67.9%) and 2023 (KCS Wimbledon 67.2%, Godolphin & Latymer 67.1%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare SPGS and St Paul’s on this measure in only two years: 2023 (SPGS 81.9%, St Paul’s 62.1%) and 2024 (SPGS 83.6%, St Paul’s 73%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare SPGS and Godolphin & Latymer on this measure in only two years: 2023 (SPGS 81.9%, Godolphin & Latymer 67.1%) and 2024 (SPGS 83.6%, Godolphin & Latymer 69.3%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare St Paul’s and Wycombe Abbey on this measure in only two years: 2024 (St Paul’s 73%, Wycombe Abbey 69%) and 2026 (St Paul’s 72%, Wycombe Abbey 59%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Westminster and Winchester on this measure in only two years: 2019 (Westminster 78.9%, Winchester 44.4%) and 2025 (Westminster 79.3%, Winchester 50%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Westminster and Latymer Upper on this measure in only two years: 2019 (Westminster 78.9%, Latymer Upper 47%) and 2025 (Westminster 79.3%, Latymer Upper 62%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Wycombe Abbey and Latymer Upper on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Wycombe Abbey 69%, Latymer Upper 59.25%) and 2026 (Wycombe Abbey 59%, Latymer Upper 64%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Wycombe Abbey and Wellington on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Wycombe Abbey 69%, Wellington 38.7%) and 2026 (Wycombe Abbey 59%, Wellington 45.1%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Latymer Upper and Godolphin & Latymer on this measure in only two years: 2019 (Latymer Upper 47%, Godolphin & Latymer 60.1%) and 2024 (Latymer Upper 59.25%, Godolphin & Latymer 69.3%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
We can compare Godolphin & Latymer and Wellington on this measure in only two years: 2022 (Godolphin & Latymer 67.9%, Wellington 49.05%) and 2024 (Godolphin & Latymer 69.3%, Wellington 38.7%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Over the 8 years we can compare (2016–2023), Wycombe Abbey is ahead by a typical 0.4 points, under one point, so the two are effectively level on this measure.
Over the 8 years we can compare (2016–2023), Winchester is ahead by a typical 0.7 points, under one point. Change the years and the lead flips: KCS Wimbledon comes out ahead in 6 of 21 year ranges.
Over the 8 years we can compare (2016–2023), Wycombe Abbey is ahead by a typical 0.97 points, under one point. Change the years and the lead flips: KCS Wimbledon comes out ahead in 6 of 21 year ranges.
Over the 8 years we can compare (2016–2023), St Paul’s is ahead by a typical 0.4 points, under one point. Change the years and the lead flips: Winchester comes out ahead in 9 of 21 year ranges.
Over the 8 years we can compare (2016–2023), Winchester is ahead by a typical 1.5 points. Change the years and the lead flips: Wycombe Abbey comes out ahead in 10 of 21 year ranges.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2018–2019, 2022–2025
We can compare Eton and Winchester on this measure in only two years: 2023 (Eton 80.2%, Winchester 79.6%) and 2024 (Eton 76.6%, Winchester 68.9%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2019, 2022–2023
Over the 4 years we can compare (2022–2025), City of London is ahead by a typical 0.6 points, under one point. Change the years and the lead flips: Eton comes out ahead in 1 of 3 year ranges.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2024–2025
We can compare Eton and Downe House on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Eton 76.6%, Downe House 59%) and 2025 (Eton 78.2%, Downe House 54%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2022, 2025
We can compare Eton and MCS Oxford on this measure in only two years: 2022 (Eton 84.5%, MCS Oxford 88.7%) and 2025 (Eton 78.2%, MCS Oxford 81%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2018, 2022–2023, 2025
We can compare KCS Wimbledon and Winchester on this measure in only two years: 2023 (KCS Wimbledon 84.5%, Winchester 79.6%) and 2024 (KCS Wimbledon 87.3%, Winchester 68.9%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2019, 2022–2023
We can compare KCS Wimbledon and Downe House on this measure in only two years: 2024 (KCS Wimbledon 87.3%, Downe House 59%) and 2025 (KCS Wimbledon 88.2%, Downe House 54%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2022, 2025
We can compare KCS Wimbledon and MCS Oxford on this measure in only two years: 2022 (KCS Wimbledon 95.6%, MCS Oxford 88.7%) and 2025 (KCS Wimbledon 88.2%, MCS Oxford 81%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2023, 2025
We can compare SPGS and St Paul’s on this measure in only two years: 2023 (SPGS 88.1%, St Paul’s 85.1%) and 2025 (SPGS 88.7%, St Paul’s 92.5%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2016, 2022–2023, 2025
We can compare SPGS and Radley on this measure in only two years: 2022 (SPGS 95.1%, Radley 77%) and 2023 (SPGS 88.1%, Radley 62.0%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2022–2023, 2025
We can compare SPGS and MCS Oxford on this measure in only two years: 2022 (SPGS 95.1%, MCS Oxford 88.7%) and 2025 (SPGS 88.7%, MCS Oxford 81%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2023–2025
We can compare St Paul’s and Winchester on this measure in only two years: 2023 (St Paul’s 85.1%, Winchester 79.6%) and 2024 (St Paul’s 89.5%, Winchester 68.9%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2023–2025
We can compare Westminster and Winchester on this measure in only two years: 2023 (Westminster 82.8%, Winchester 79.6%) and 2024 (Westminster 88.5%, Winchester 68.9%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2019, 2022–2023
We can compare Westminster and Downe House on this measure in only two years: 2024 (Westminster 88.5%, Downe House 59%) and 2025 (Westminster 88.1%, Downe House 54%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2022, 2025
We can compare Westminster and MCS Oxford on this measure in only two years: 2022 (Westminster 89.6%, MCS Oxford 88.7%) and 2025 (Westminster 88.1%, MCS Oxford 81%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2023–2024
We can compare Winchester and City of London on this measure in only two years: 2023 (Winchester 79.6%, City of London 76.1%) and 2024 (Winchester 68.9%, City of London 81%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2022–2023
We can compare Radley and City of London on this measure in only two years: 2022 (Radley 77%, City of London 89.5%) and 2023 (Radley 62.0%, City of London 76.1%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2024–2025
We can compare City of London and Downe House on this measure in only two years: 2024 (City of London 81%, Downe House 59%) and 2025 (City of London 75%, Downe House 54%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
Comparison · A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams · 2022, 2025
We can compare City of London and MCS Oxford on this measure in only two years: 2022 (City of London 89.5%, MCS Oxford 88.7%) and 2025 (City of London 75%, MCS Oxford 81%). Two years can’t show a pattern.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 26 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (164 entries). 22 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 24 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (150 entries). 18 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 23 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (72 entries). 17 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 26 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (179 entries). 15 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 19 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (156 entries). 14 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 23 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (127 entries). 18 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 23 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (70 entries). 19 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 25 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (126 entries). 16 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 23 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (47 entries). 15 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 21 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (132 entries). 17 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 27 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (176 entries). 19 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 17 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (55 entries). 10 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 28 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (66 entries). 15 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 25 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (143 entries). 23 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 23 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (20 entries). 10 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 27 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (43 entries). 15 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
The government’s 2025 completion-cohort table gives 20 subjects with entries. The largest group is Mathematics (132 entries). 18 of them have both A* and A counts printed, so an A*–A percentage can be worked out.
Destination table · University destinations · 2025
The final-destination table lists 43 named institutions. University of Oxford has the largest recorded count (21). These are counts of destinations, not offer rates or anyone’s chance of admission.
Destination table · University destinations · 2024
The final-destination table lists 42 named institutions. University of Oxford has the largest recorded count (24). These are counts of destinations, not offer rates or anyone’s chance of admission.
Destination table · University destinations · 2025
The final-destination table lists 23 named institutions. University of Oxford has the largest recorded count (21). These are counts of destinations, not offer rates or anyone’s chance of admission.
Destination table · University destinations · 2024
The final-destination table lists 18 named institutions. University of Bristol has the largest recorded count (19). These are counts of destinations, not offer rates or anyone’s chance of admission.
What the edition covers, school by school
Which measures each school can be compared on, and in which years. A school’s record can hold more than the edition compares; a year left out is not a zero result.
A*–A or equivalent, all sixth-form exams: 2022, 2025
1 subject studyGaps
No recent table of named final destinations is included in this edition; the record may have other destination evidence.
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