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Top 1000 schools 2007
A back to basics approach that focuses on core A-level subjects reshuffles the government’s ranking and reveals some new leaders. - -
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Raw data reveals new leaders
Jon Boone and Simon Briscoe on how we have gone back to the basics to improve the ranking. Download the FT’s top 100 schools here.
Top of the class: Where high scores are institutional
Jon Boone picks some of the best performers in their categories and speaks to the heads to discover their secrets
Oxbridge: Top places still home of the elite
Comprehensives remain at a disadvantage for accessing the best universities, says Jon Boone.
Boys vs girls: Co-ed schools are good for both sexes
Mixing genders seems not to be the distraction that some traditionalists have claimed, writes Jon Boone.
International Baccalaureate: Pupils on a broader diet
The IB is experiencing a surge in popularity. Miranda Green weighs up its pros and cons.
Where classics retain relevance
Simon Briscoe lists the rare institutions that still teach Latin or Ancient Greek.
How to pick the right one: Information overload
Miranda Green offers a route through the minefield of advice.
How to read the tables
Simon Briscoe explains the new and improved FT ranking.
The Top 1000 Schools - the tables
Download tables of the ranking here.
Falling government stars
A comparison between the government’s ranking and the FT’s valuation reveals the place changes.
