Biology
Which schools in England make Biology a big part of the curriculum, and where results are strongest. Entries and grades from the 2025 performance tables.
Biology GCSE was taken in 3,775 schools in England in 2025, with 164,185 entries — about 23% of the Year 11 cohort.
Nationally 45% of entries achieved grade 7 or above. The tables below show the schools where the largest share of pupils take the subject, and where grades are highest (schools with at least 20 entries).
At St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (Bromley) 100% of the year group took Biology.
At A level, Biology was offered in 2,455 schools and colleges, with 59,019 entries — roughly 20% of A level students.
GCSE: schools with the highest share of grades 7–9
Schools with at least 20 entries. England: 45% of entries graded 7–9. High grades often reflect who is admitted (selective and independent schools) as much as teaching.
A level: schools and colleges where the largest share of students take Biology
Entries as a share of A level students (at least 30 A level students and 10 entries). England: 20% of A level students.