East London and West Essex Guardian Series
·Aug 2026
East London Boroughs Ranked by A-Level Results Success in 2026
Ofqual data ranked 291 local authorities by the share of 2026 A-Level entries receiving A or A* grades. Newham was the highest-performing east London borough, ranking 12th nationally with 43.2% of entries achieving top grades, up from 40.8% in 2025. Redbridge ranked 148th with 23.4%, followed by Waltham Forest, Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Tower Hamlets. Tower Hamlets ranked lowest among the east London boroughs at 248th, with 17.1% of entries receiving A or A*. Guildford topped the national list with 50%.