English Language
Which schools in England make English Language a big part of the curriculum, and where results are strongest. Entries and grades from the 2025 performance tables.
English Language GCSE was taken in 4,389 schools in England in 2025, with 623,117 entries — about 89% of the Year 11 cohort.
Nationally 20% 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 Acland Burghley School (Camden) 100% of the year group took English Language.
At A level, English Language was offered in 903 schools and colleges, with 11,297 entries — roughly 4% of A level students.
GCSE: schools with the highest share of grades 7–9
Schools with at least 20 entries. England: 20% 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 English Language
Entries as a share of A level students (at least 30 A level students and 10 entries). England: 4% of A level students.