Schools in both Leamington and Warwick have been highlighted in 33rd Sunday Times' top schools in the West Midlands list for 2026.

The list is recognised as the definitive ranking of the UK's top schools and remains an essential source for parents seeking the very best education for their children.

And this year, the list includes North Leamington School, which gained a national rank of 222 and regional rank of thee for one of the top comprehensive secondary schools in the West Midlands.

Also featuring is Warwick School which received a rank of 117 for the top secondary independent schools in the West Midlands and five in the regional rank.

Warwickshire features heavily in the guide, with Kenilworth rated just behind third-placed North Leamington School.

Higham Lane in Nuneaton also features at number eight, while Warwick School was named among the top private secondary schools.

King Edward VI and Stratford Girls' Grammar School in Stratford-upon-Avon as well as Rugby High School were all included in the top ten state secondary schools in the West Midlands.

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. 

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"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." 

See the full guide here.