Schools in Bramley and Horsforth have been named among the best in the North of England and the rest of the UK in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
Horsforth School was seventh in the north in the top state secondary schools in the North category. It came fourth in the top comprehensive secondary schools in the North category.
Christ the King Primary in Bramley was ranked fourth in the top primary schools in the North, 90th in the entire country.
Recognised as the definitive ranking of the UK’s top primary and secondary state and independent schools, this guide remains an essential resource for parents seeking the very best in education for their children.
The guide includes a fully searchable national database of more than 2,000 schools by name, local authority, town and postcode. As well as an assessment of academic results on a school-by-school basis, Parent Power enables parents to compare the performance of a given school with other schools in the same area, local authority or nationally.
Helen Davies, editor of The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide, said: “The educational landscape is testing – budget challenges, rising student mental health issues, special educational needs and an increasingly uncertain future. But there is also so much to celebrate from the dedication of teachers who are finding ever more innovative and impactful ways to enrich their students and give them the very best start in life.
“As well as celebrating the academic excellence of the top schools it is uplifting to see how they are shaping their students to be ready for the 21st century, and instilling a lifelong love of learning.”
Full list of winners in the North:
- State Secondary School of the Year in the North 2026 and State Secondary School of the Year in the North for Academic Excellence 2026: Ripon Grammar School
- Comprehensive School of the Year in the North 2026: Tapton School
- Independent Secondary School of the Year in the North 2026: Sheffield Girls’ School GDST
- Independent Secondary School of the Year in the North for Academic Excellence 2026: Queen Ethelburga’s College
- Primary School of the Year in the North 2026: Carlton Junior and Infant School
Awards are judged on year-on-year performance as well as editorial discretion. The Parent Power league table is based on exam results.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 is online now and in the paper this Sunday, December 7.
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