00:00The government has released its latest school league tables, revealing the top performing
00:03secondary schools in England and Wales based on last year's GCSE results.
00:08The rankings are determined using Progress 8 scores which measure how well students progress
00:13compared to peers from similar primary schools, with scores above zero considered positive
00:17and anything over 0.5 rated as well above average.
00:22While the figures are still preliminary, they highlight schools excelling in both academics
00:25and overall standards.
00:28Leading the pack in England is Mackayla Community School in Wembley, which achieved an outstanding
00:32Progress 8 score of 2.55.
00:35Other top schools include Mercia School in Sheffield, Tauheedal Islam Girls High School
00:39in Blackburn, Eden Boys School in Birmingham and the Steiner Academy in Hereford, all with
00:44exceptional scores that reflect their high standards for education and behaviour.
00:49Each of these schools had previously been rated as either good or outstanding by Ofsted.
00:53Their rankings provide valuable insight into where students are achieving the most significant
00:58academic progress.
00:59In Wales, the annual Sunday Times Parent Power Guide highlighted the best state and independent
01:04schools based on their 2024 exam results.
01:07Cowbridge School in the Vale of Glamorgan was named both State Secondary School of the
01:11Year and the top school for academic excellence.
01:14Among independent schools, the Cathedral School in Llandaff and Cardiff Sixth Form College
01:18were recognised for their academic achievements.
01:21These rankings also give parents a chance to compare schools, with links to inspection
01:25reports and detailed performance data.
01:27Welsh state schools ranked highly included Ulchford School in Swansea and Bro Midran
01:31Welsh Comprehensive in Carmarthen, reflecting strong performances in both GCSE and A-level
01:37exams.
01:38Crickhower High School and Bro Preseli School were also noted for making impressive progress.
01:43These league tables continue to spark interest among parents and educators, offering insights
01:48into how schools are performing and where improvements may still be needed.
01:51While some debate their importance, they remain a key reference point for assessing school
01:55standards and helping families make informed decisions about their children's education.
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