The annual Parent Power Guide is widely acknowledged as "the most authoritative survey of the country’s top schools". The Sunday Times said: "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 featuring more than 2,000 schools, as well as an assessment of academic results on a school-by-school basis. Editor of The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide, Helen Davies, 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.

Source: The Times December 05, 2025 20:51 UTC