Sunday Times Releases 2026 Parent Power Guide

The 33rd edition of The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, a comprehensive ranking of the United Kingdom's top primary and secondary state and independent schools, was released online on Friday, December 5, with a print supplement scheduled for Sunday, December 7. The guide evaluates schools based on academic performance, including exam results and year-on-year improvements, combined with editorial assessments, providing parents with detailed comparisons across regions and nationally.

Widely regarded as an authoritative resource for families seeking high-quality education, the publication features a searchable database of more than 2,000 schools, organized by name, local authority, town, and postcode. It allows users to assess individual institutions against local, regional, and national benchmarks, focusing on metrics such as GCSE and A-level outcomes. Beyond rankings, the guide includes practical advice on topics like supporting gifted children, navigating primary school applications, and securing private school scholarships.

Regional highlights underscore the guide's emphasis on excellence amid broader educational pressures. In Scotland, the top 10 independent secondary...