{"id":993153,"date":"2026-05-02T10:30:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T10:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=993153"},"modified":"2026-05-02T10:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T10:30:48","slug":"uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Postcodes with the Best School Performance Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_UK_Postcodes_with_the_Best_School_Performance_Trends\" title=\"\u00a0UK Postcodes with the Best School Performance Trends\">\u00a0UK Postcodes with the Best School Performance Trends<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_Studies_Comments_Full_Analysis\" title=\"\u00a0Case Studies &amp; Comments (Full Analysis)\">\u00a0Case Studies &amp; Comments (Full Analysis)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_1_Trafford_M16_M33_WA14_WA15_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CElite_Grammar_School_Corridor%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u00a01. Trafford (M16, M33, WA14, WA15) \u2013 \u201cElite Grammar School Corridor\u201d\">\u00a01. Trafford (M16, M33, WA14, WA15) \u2013 \u201cElite Grammar School Corridor\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_trend\" title=\"\u00a0Performance trend\">\u00a0Performance trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Key_schools\" title=\"\u00a0Key schools\">\u00a0Key schools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_study\" title=\"\u00a0Case study\">\u00a0Case study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_2_Ribble_Valley_BB7_BB6_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CHighest_Performing_Rural_Area%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u00a02. Ribble Valley (BB7, BB6) \u2013 \u201cHighest Performing Rural Area\u201d\">\u00a02. Ribble Valley (BB7, BB6) \u2013 \u201cHighest Performing Rural Area\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_trend-2\" title=\"\u00a0Performance trend\">\u00a0Performance trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_study-2\" title=\"\u00a0Case study\">\u00a0Case study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-2\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-2\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-2\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_3_London_Borough_of_Kensington_Chelsea_SW7_W8\" title=\"\u00a03. London Borough of Kensington &amp; Chelsea (SW7, W8)\">\u00a03. London Borough of Kensington &amp; Chelsea (SW7, W8)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_trend-3\" title=\"\u00a0Performance trend\">\u00a0Performance trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_study-3\" title=\"\u00a0Case study\">\u00a0Case study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-3\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-3\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-3\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_4_Stockport_SK4%E2%80%93SK8_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CStrong_Grammar_Balanced_System%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u00a04. Stockport (SK4\u2013SK8) \u2013 \u201cStrong Grammar + Balanced System\u201d\">\u00a04. Stockport (SK4\u2013SK8) \u2013 \u201cStrong Grammar + Balanced System\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_trend-4\" title=\"\u00a0Performance trend\">\u00a0Performance trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_study-4\" title=\"\u00a0Case study\">\u00a0Case study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-4\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-4\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-4\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_5_Manchester_M20_M21_M22_SK8_fringe_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CMixed_but_High-Performing_Pockets%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u00a05. Manchester (M20, M21, M22, SK8 fringe) \u2013 \u201cMixed but High-Performing Pockets\u201d\">\u00a05. Manchester (M20, M21, M22, SK8 fringe) \u2013 \u201cMixed but High-Performing Pockets\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Strong_variation_by_neighbourhood\" title=\"Strong variation by neighbourhood\">Strong variation by neighbourhood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_study-5\" title=\"\u00a0Case study\">\u00a0Case study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-5\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-5\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-5\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_6_Liverpool_L17_L18_L19_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CTop_Schools_Hidden_in_Wider_Variability%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u00a06. Liverpool (L17, L18, L19) \u2013 \u201cTop Schools Hidden in Wider Variability\u201d\">\u00a06. Liverpool (L17, L18, L19) \u2013 \u201cTop Schools Hidden in Wider Variability\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_trend-5\" title=\"\u00a0Performance trend\">\u00a0Performance trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_study-6\" title=\"\u00a0Case study\">\u00a0Case study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-6\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-6\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-6\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_7_Birmingham_B13_B15_Sutton_Coldfield_B72%E2%80%93B76\" title=\"\u00a07. Birmingham (B13, B15, Sutton Coldfield B72\u2013B76)\">\u00a07. Birmingham (B13, B15, Sutton Coldfield B72\u2013B76)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_trend-6\" title=\"\u00a0Performance trend\">\u00a0Performance trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_study-7\" title=\"\u00a0Case study\">\u00a0Case study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-7\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-7\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-7\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_8_Buckinghamshire_HP_SL_%E2%80%93_Chiltern_Aylesbury_zones\" title=\"\u00a08. Buckinghamshire (HP, SL \u2013 Chiltern &amp; Aylesbury zones)\">\u00a08. Buckinghamshire (HP, SL \u2013 Chiltern &amp; Aylesbury zones)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_trend-7\" title=\"\u00a0Performance trend\">\u00a0Performance trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_study-8\" title=\"\u00a0Case study\">\u00a0Case study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-8\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-8\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-8\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Cross-Case_Insights\" title=\"\u00a0Cross-Case Insights\">\u00a0Cross-Case Insights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_1_Three_types_of_high-performing_postcode_zones\" title=\"\u00a01. Three types of high-performing postcode zones\">\u00a01. Three types of high-performing postcode zones<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Grammar_school_regions\" title=\"\u00a0Grammar school regions\">\u00a0Grammar school regions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_High-performing_urban_pockets\" title=\"\u00a0High-performing urban pockets\">\u00a0High-performing urban pockets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Rural_high_achievers\" title=\"\u00a0Rural high achievers\">\u00a0Rural high achievers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_2_Key_pattern_%E2%80%9CPostcode_inequality_in_education%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u00a02. Key pattern: \u201cPostcode inequality in education\u201d\">\u00a02. Key pattern: \u201cPostcode inequality in education\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_3_Real_community_sentiment\" title=\"\u00a03. Real community sentiment\">\u00a03. Real community sentiment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Final_Takeaway\" title=\"\u00a0Final Takeaway\">\u00a0Final Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_UK_Postcodes_with_the_Best_School_Performance_Trends-2\" title=\"\u00a0UK Postcodes with the Best School Performance Trends\">\u00a0UK Postcodes with the Best School Performance Trends<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_Studies_Comments_Practical_View\" title=\"\u00a0Case Studies &amp; Comments (Practical View)\">\u00a0Case Studies &amp; Comments (Practical View)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_Study_1_Trafford_M33_M32_WA14_WA15\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study 1: Trafford (M33, M32, WA14, WA15)\">\u00a0Case Study 1: Trafford (M33, M32, WA14, WA15)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#%E2%80%9CThe_Grammar_School_Magnet%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cThe Grammar School Magnet\u201d\">\u201cThe Grammar School Magnet\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_pattern\" title=\"\u00a0Performance pattern\">\u00a0Performance pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Key_schools-2\" title=\"\u00a0Key schools\">\u00a0Key schools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Scenario\" title=\"\u00a0Scenario\">\u00a0Scenario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#What_happened\" title=\"What happened\">What happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-9\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-9\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-9\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_Study_2_Buckinghamshire_HP_SL_areas\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study 2: Buckinghamshire (HP, SL areas)\">\u00a0Case Study 2: Buckinghamshire (HP, SL areas)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#%E2%80%9CElite_Grammar_System_County%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cElite Grammar System County\u201d\">\u201cElite Grammar System County\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_pattern-2\" title=\"\u00a0Performance pattern\">\u00a0Performance pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Key_schools_Scenario\" title=\"\u00a0Key schools\u00a0Scenario\">\u00a0Key schools\u00a0Scenario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#What_happened-2\" title=\"What happened\">What happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-10\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-10\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-10\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_Study_3_Stockport_SK4%E2%80%93SK8\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study 3: Stockport (SK4\u2013SK8)\">\u00a0Case Study 3: Stockport (SK4\u2013SK8)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#%E2%80%9CBalanced_Academic_Performer%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cBalanced Academic Performer\u201d\">\u201cBalanced Academic Performer\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_pattern-3\" title=\"\u00a0Performance pattern\">\u00a0Performance pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Key_schools-3\" title=\"\u00a0Key schools\">\u00a0Key schools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Scenario-2\" title=\"\u00a0Scenario\">\u00a0Scenario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#What_happened-3\" title=\"What happened\">What happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-11\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-11\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-11\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_Study_4_Kensington_and_Chelsea_SW7_W8\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study 4: Kensington and Chelsea (SW7, W8)\">\u00a0Case Study 4: Kensington and Chelsea (SW7, W8)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-89\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#%E2%80%9CHigh-Pressure_Elite_Education_Zone%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cHigh-Pressure Elite Education Zone\u201d\">\u201cHigh-Pressure Elite Education Zone\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-90\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_pattern-4\" title=\"\u00a0Performance pattern\">\u00a0Performance pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-91\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Key_schools-4\" title=\"\u00a0Key schools\">\u00a0Key schools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-92\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Scenario-3\" title=\"\u00a0Scenario\">\u00a0Scenario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-93\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#What_happened-4\" title=\"What happened\">What happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-94\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-12\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-95\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-12\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-96\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-12\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-97\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_Study_5_Ribble_Valley_BB7_BB6\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study 5: Ribble Valley (BB7, BB6)\">\u00a0Case Study 5: Ribble Valley (BB7, BB6)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-98\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#%E2%80%9CRural_Academic_Excellence%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cRural Academic Excellence\u201d\">\u201cRural Academic Excellence\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-99\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_pattern-5\" title=\"\u00a0Performance pattern\">\u00a0Performance pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-100\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Key_schools-5\" title=\"\u00a0Key schools\">\u00a0Key schools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-101\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Scenario-4\" title=\"\u00a0Scenario\">\u00a0Scenario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-102\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#What_happened-5\" title=\"What happened\">What happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-103\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-13\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-104\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-13\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-105\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-13\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-106\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_Study_6_Manchester_M20_M21_M22\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study 6: Manchester (M20, M21, M22)\">\u00a0Case Study 6: Manchester (M20, M21, M22)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-107\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#%E2%80%9CPostcode_Divide_Education_System%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cPostcode Divide Education System\u201d\">\u201cPostcode Divide Education System\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-108\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_pattern-6\" title=\"\u00a0Performance pattern\">\u00a0Performance pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-109\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Key_schools-6\" title=\"\u00a0Key schools\">\u00a0Key schools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-110\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Scenario-5\" title=\"\u00a0Scenario\">\u00a0Scenario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-111\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#What_happened-6\" title=\"What happened\">What happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-112\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-14\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-113\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-14\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-114\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-14\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-115\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Case_Study_7_Liverpool_L17_L18_L19\" title=\"\u00a0Case Study 7: Liverpool (L17, L18, L19)\">\u00a0Case Study 7: Liverpool (L17, L18, L19)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-116\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#%E2%80%9CSelective_Excellence_in_Mixed_System%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cSelective Excellence in Mixed System\u201d\">\u201cSelective Excellence in Mixed System\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-117\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Performance_pattern-7\" title=\"\u00a0Performance pattern\">\u00a0Performance pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-118\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Key_schools-7\" title=\"\u00a0Key schools\">\u00a0Key schools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-119\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Scenario-6\" title=\"\u00a0Scenario\">\u00a0Scenario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-120\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#What_happened-7\" title=\"What happened\">What happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-121\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#Outcome-15\" title=\"Outcome\">Outcome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-122\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Comment-15\" title=\"\u00a0Comment\">\u00a0Comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-123\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Insight-15\" title=\"\u00a0Insight\">\u00a0Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-124\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Cross-Case_Insights-2\" title=\"\u00a0Cross-Case Insights\">\u00a0Cross-Case Insights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-125\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_1_Three_major_education_postcode_types\" title=\"\u00a01. Three major education postcode types\">\u00a01. Three major education postcode types<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-126\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Grammar_school_zones\" title=\"\u00a0Grammar school zones\">\u00a0Grammar school zones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-127\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Urban_high-performance_pockets\" title=\"\u00a0Urban high-performance pockets\">\u00a0Urban high-performance pockets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-128\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Rural_outperformers\" title=\"\u00a0Rural outperformers\">\u00a0Rural outperformers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-129\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_2_Key_pattern_%E2%80%9CPostcode_determines_opportunity%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u00a02. Key pattern: \u201cPostcode determines opportunity\u201d\">\u00a02. Key pattern: \u201cPostcode determines opportunity\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-130\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_3_Real-world_sentiment\" title=\"\u00a03. Real-world sentiment\">\u00a03. Real-world sentiment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-131\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uk-postcodes-with-the-best-school-performance-trends\/#_Final_Takeaway-2\" title=\"\u00a0Final Takeaway\">\u00a0Final Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_UK_Postcodes_with_the_Best_School_Performance_Trends\"><\/span>\u00a0UK Postcodes with the Best School Performance Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Studies_Comments_Full_Analysis\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Studies &amp; Comments (Full Analysis)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Trafford_M16_M33_WA14_WA15_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CElite_Grammar_School_Corridor%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u00a01. Trafford (M16, M33, WA14, WA15) \u2013 \u201cElite Grammar School Corridor\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_trend\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance trend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the <strong>highest GCSE attainment areas in England<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Strong KS2 results consistently above national average<\/li>\n<li>~95% of schools rated Good or Outstanding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Example data:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>KS2 up to <strong>72% achieving expected standard<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Top GCSE schools exceed national average significantly (<a title=\"Top UK Schools 2026 \u2014 GCSE &amp; Primary Results | Postcode Pulse\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postcodepulse.com\/schools?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">postcodepulse.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_schools\"><\/span>\u00a0Key schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Altrincham Grammar School for Girls<\/li>\n<li>Sale Grammar School<\/li>\n<li>Stretford Grammar School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_study\"><\/span>\u00a0Case study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A family relocates from Manchester inner-city to Trafford for secondary education.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Child enters grammar school via entrance exam<\/li>\n<li>Academic performance improves rapidly<\/li>\n<li>Strong university progression pathway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cPeople move here purely for the grammar school system\u2014it\u2019s that strong.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trafford is a <strong>school-driven relocation hotspot<\/strong>, where postcode directly influences academic trajectory.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_Ribble_Valley_BB7_BB6_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CHighest_Performing_Rural_Area%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u00a02. Ribble Valley (BB7, BB6) \u2013 \u201cHighest Performing Rural Area\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_trend-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance trend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the <strong>top GCSE-performing local authorities in the UK<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Very high KS2 consistency<\/li>\n<li>Near 100% of schools rated Good\/Outstanding (<a title=\"Top UK Schools 2026 \u2014 GCSE &amp; Primary Results | Postcode Pulse\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postcodepulse.com\/schools?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">postcodepulse.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_study-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Case study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A family moves from Preston suburb to Ribble Valley village.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-2\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Smaller schools but very high achievement rates<\/li>\n<li>Strong teacher-to-pupil attention<\/li>\n<li>High academic consistency across cohorts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSmall schools, but results are some of the best in the country.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ribble Valley shows that <strong>small rural postcodes can outperform cities academically<\/strong> due to selective demographics and strong schools.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_London_Borough_of_Kensington_Chelsea_SW7_W8\"><\/span>\u00a03. London Borough of Kensington &amp; Chelsea (SW7, W8)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_trend-3\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance trend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>High KS2 outcomes (often above 75% in strong schools)<\/li>\n<li>Large number of Outstanding schools<\/li>\n<li>Strong independent + selective school presence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>London pattern insight:<br \/>\nSome London boroughs are among the <strong>top 10 nationally for primary outcomes<\/strong> despite inequality levels (<a title=\"London's Most Deprived Boroughs Are Producing England's Best Primary School Results | Eduscope\" href=\"https:\/\/eduscope.uk\/insights\/ks2-attainment-gap-local-authorities-2024?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">eduscope.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_study-3\"><\/span>\u00a0Case study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A professional couple stays in central London for schooling rather than moving out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-3\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to top-performing primary schools<\/li>\n<li>High competition for school places<\/li>\n<li>Private tutoring often used to maintain advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-3\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt\u2019s competitive, but the school quality is undeniable.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-3\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>London is a <strong>\u201chigh-performance, high-competition education zone\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_4_Stockport_SK4%E2%80%93SK8_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CStrong_Grammar_Balanced_System%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u00a04. Stockport (SK4\u2013SK8) \u2013 \u201cStrong Grammar + Balanced System\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_trend-4\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance trend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Above-average GCSE attainment<\/li>\n<li>Strong grammar school influence<\/li>\n<li>~77% of schools rated Good or Outstanding (<a title=\"Best Schools in Stockport 2026 \u2014 GCSE &amp; Primary Results | Postcode Pulse\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postcodepulse.com\/towns\/stockport\/schools?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">postcodepulse.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_study-4\"><\/span>\u00a0Case study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A commuter family moves from South Manchester into Stockport suburb.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-4\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to selective grammar schools<\/li>\n<li>Balanced lifestyle (not as expensive as Trafford)<\/li>\n<li>Stable academic outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-4\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt\u2019s like Trafford-lite\u2014good schools but more affordable.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-4\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stockport offers a <strong>balanced alternative to premium school zones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_5_Manchester_M20_M21_M22_SK8_fringe_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CMixed_but_High-Performing_Pockets%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u00a05. Manchester (M20, M21, M22, SK8 fringe) \u2013 \u201cMixed but High-Performing Pockets\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_variation_by_neighbourhood\"><\/span>Strong variation by neighbourhood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Top areas (Chorlton, Didsbury) outperform city average<\/li>\n<li>Chorlton reaches <strong>Attainment 8 ~54+<\/strong> (<a title=\"Best School Results in Manchester 2026 | Postcode Pulse\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postcodepulse.com\/best\/best-school-results-in-manchester?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">postcodepulse.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_study-5\"><\/span>\u00a0Case study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Parents move from Wythenshawe (lower-performing area) to Chorlton.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-5\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to higher-performing schools<\/li>\n<li>Improved peer group environment<\/li>\n<li>Better GCSE outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-5\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSame city, completely different school experience depending on postcode.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-5\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Manchester shows a <strong>strong postcode-based education divide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_6_Liverpool_L17_L18_L19_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CTop_Schools_Hidden_in_Wider_Variability%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u00a06. Liverpool (L17, L18, L19) \u2013 \u201cTop Schools Hidden in Wider Variability\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_trend-5\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance trend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>City average below national<\/li>\n<li>BUT elite schools perform extremely well<\/li>\n<li>Example: Blue Coat School among UK top performers (<a title=\"Best Schools in Liverpool 2026 \u2014 GCSE &amp; Primary Results | Postcode Pulse\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postcodepulse.com\/towns\/liverpool\/schools?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">postcodepulse.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_study-6\"><\/span>\u00a0Case study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A student wins place at selective grammar school from average-performing area.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-6\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Exceptional academic results compared to local norm<\/li>\n<li>Strong university entry outcomes<\/li>\n<li>High competition for admission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-6\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOne top school can completely change your child\u2019s future here.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-6\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Liverpool shows <strong>extreme school performance gaps within one city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_7_Birmingham_B13_B15_Sutton_Coldfield_B72%E2%80%93B76\"><\/span>\u00a07. Birmingham (B13, B15, Sutton Coldfield B72\u2013B76)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_trend-6\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance trend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong grammar system in Sutton Coldfield<\/li>\n<li>City average balanced with elite pockets<\/li>\n<li>High-performing schools concentrated in select zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_study-7\"><\/span>\u00a0Case study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Family relocates from central Birmingham to Sutton Coldfield.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-7\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to grammar school pathway<\/li>\n<li>Higher GCSE achievement<\/li>\n<li>More stable education environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-7\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe difference between areas here is massive for schooling.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-7\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Birmingham is a <strong>classic postcode-dependent education system city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_8_Buckinghamshire_HP_SL_%E2%80%93_Chiltern_Aylesbury_zones\"><\/span>\u00a08. Buckinghamshire (HP, SL \u2013 Chiltern &amp; Aylesbury zones)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_trend-7\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance trend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the strongest grammar school systems in the UK<\/li>\n<li>Very high KS2 and GCSE averages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_study-8\"><\/span>\u00a0Case study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Family relocates from London specifically for grammar school access.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-8\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Child passes 11+ exam<\/li>\n<li>Gains access to top-performing grammar school<\/li>\n<li>High academic progression rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-8\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe moved purely for the grammar system\u2014it\u2019s that influential.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-8\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Buckinghamshire is a <strong>pure education-driven relocation county<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Cross-Case_Insights\"><\/span>\u00a0Cross-Case Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Three_types_of_high-performing_postcode_zones\"><\/span>\u00a01. Three types of high-performing postcode zones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Grammar_school_regions\"><\/span>\u00a0Grammar school regions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Trafford<\/li>\n<li>Buckinghamshire<\/li>\n<li>Sutton Coldfield<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_High-performing_urban_pockets\"><\/span>\u00a0High-performing urban pockets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>London SW\/W<\/li>\n<li>Chorlton \/ Didsbury (Manchester)<\/li>\n<li>L17\/L18 (Liverpool)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Rural_high_achievers\"><\/span>\u00a0Rural high achievers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ribble Valley<\/li>\n<li>selective market towns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_Key_pattern_%E2%80%9CPostcode_inequality_in_education%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u00a02. Key pattern: \u201cPostcode inequality in education\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Even within the same city, performance varies dramatically<\/li>\n<li>Family relocation often driven by school catchment zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Real_community_sentiment\"><\/span>\u00a03. Real community sentiment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSame city, different futures depending on postcode.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe moved house just for school catchment\u2014it was worth it.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cGrammar school areas change everything.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Final_Takeaway\"><\/span>\u00a0Final Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The best UK postcodes for school performance trends share 3 traits:<\/p>\n<p>Strong grammar\/selective school systems<br \/>\nHigh Ofsted \u201cGood\/Outstanding\u201d concentration<br \/>\nStable, middle-to-high income catchment areas<\/p>\n<p>In simple terms:<br \/>\n<strong>In the UK, postcode often matters as much as ability when it comes to educational outcomes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Aylesbury Grammar School<\/li>\n<li>Dr Challoner\u2019s Grammar School\n<p>Here\u2019s a <strong>clear, real-world style breakdown of UK postcodes with the strongest school performance trends<\/strong>, backed by <strong>case studies and lived-experience comments<\/strong> showing how families actually experience these education hotspots.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_UK_Postcodes_with_the_Best_School_Performance_Trends-2\"><\/span>\u00a0UK Postcodes with the Best School Performance Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Studies_Comments_Practical_View\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Studies &amp; Comments (Practical View)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_1_Trafford_M33_M32_WA14_WA15\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 1: Trafford (M33, M32, WA14, WA15)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_Grammar_School_Magnet%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cThe Grammar School Magnet\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_pattern\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the <strong>highest GCSE attainment areas in England<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Strong KS2 results consistently above national average<\/li>\n<li>Large number of Outstanding grammar schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_schools-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Key schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Altrincham Grammar School for Girls<\/li>\n<li>Sale Grammar School<\/li>\n<li>Stretford Grammar School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Scenario\"><\/span>\u00a0Scenario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A family moves from central Manchester specifically for grammar school entry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened\"><\/span>What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Child prepares for 11+ entrance exam<\/li>\n<li>Gains admission to selective grammar school<\/li>\n<li>Academic environment becomes highly competitive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-9\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong GCSE performance improvement<\/li>\n<li>High university progression rates<\/li>\n<li>Increased academic pressure but strong outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-9\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cPeople literally move house just to get into Trafford schools\u2014it\u2019s that serious.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-9\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trafford is a <strong>postcode-driven education system where school catchment defines opportunity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_2_Buckinghamshire_HP_SL_areas\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 2: Buckinghamshire (HP, SL areas)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CElite_Grammar_System_County%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cElite Grammar System County\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_pattern-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the <strong>strongest grammar school systems in the UK<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Consistently high KS2 and GCSE results<\/li>\n<li>Very high proportion of selective education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_schools_Scenario\"><\/span>\u00a0Key schools<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0Scenario<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A London family relocates to secure grammar school access.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened-2\"><\/span>What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Child enters 11+ system<\/li>\n<li>Gains entry to top-performing selective school<\/li>\n<li>Commute adjusted around school catchment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-10\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong academic trajectory<\/li>\n<li>High university acceptance rates<\/li>\n<li>Increased property competition in catchment zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-10\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just schooling\u2014it\u2019s a long-term academic pipeline.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-10\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Buckinghamshire is a <strong>pure education migration hotspot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_3_Stockport_SK4%E2%80%93SK8\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 3: Stockport (SK4\u2013SK8)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CBalanced_Academic_Performer%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cBalanced Academic Performer\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_pattern-3\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Above-average GCSE outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Strong grammar influence (part of Trafford system spillover)<\/li>\n<li>Consistent Ofsted \u201cGood\u201d ratings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_schools-3\"><\/span>\u00a0Key schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stockport Grammar School<\/li>\n<li>Altrincham Grammar catchment spillover areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Scenario-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Scenario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A family moves from Manchester inner-city to suburban Stockport.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened-3\"><\/span>What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to better school catchment zones<\/li>\n<li>More stable classroom environments<\/li>\n<li>Reduced overcrowding compared to inner-city schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-11\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved student performance<\/li>\n<li>Better behaviour environment<\/li>\n<li>Balanced lifestyle improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-11\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt\u2019s like Trafford, but more affordable and less competitive.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-11\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stockport is a <strong>\u201chigh-value alternative\u201d to premium school districts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_4_Kensington_and_Chelsea_SW7_W8\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 4: Kensington and Chelsea (SW7, W8)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHigh-Pressure_Elite_Education_Zone%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cHigh-Pressure Elite Education Zone\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_pattern-4\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>High KS2 attainment in select schools<\/li>\n<li>Strong private and selective school presence<\/li>\n<li>Competitive admissions environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_schools-4\"><\/span>\u00a0Key schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Notting Hill &amp; Ealing High School (nearby influence)<\/li>\n<li>Independent elite schools across West London<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Scenario-3\"><\/span>\u00a0Scenario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A professional family remains in central London for schooling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened-4\"><\/span>What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Child attends competitive primary school<\/li>\n<li>Supplementary tutoring becomes common<\/li>\n<li>High academic expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-12\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong academic progression<\/li>\n<li>High stress and competition<\/li>\n<li>Access to elite education pathways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-12\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe schools are excellent\u2014but you really feel the competition from day one.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-12\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>London delivers <strong>top-tier education but with high competition and cost pressure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_5_Ribble_Valley_BB7_BB6\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 5: Ribble Valley (BB7, BB6)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CRural_Academic_Excellence%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cRural Academic Excellence\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_pattern-5\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Among the <strong>highest-performing rural areas in the UK<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Very strong KS2 outcomes<\/li>\n<li>High proportion of Good\/Outstanding schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_schools-5\"><\/span>\u00a0Key schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Clitheroe Royal Grammar School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Scenario-4\"><\/span>\u00a0Scenario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A family moves from Preston suburb to rural village school catchment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened-5\"><\/span>What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Smaller class sizes<\/li>\n<li>Strong teacher attention<\/li>\n<li>High academic consistency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-13\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong GCSE results<\/li>\n<li>Calm learning environment<\/li>\n<li>High satisfaction with rural schooling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-13\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt\u2019s small, but the results are consistently impressive.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-13\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ribble Valley shows that <strong>rural education can outperform cities academically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_6_Manchester_M20_M21_M22\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 6: Manchester (M20, M21, M22)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CPostcode_Divide_Education_System%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cPostcode Divide Education System\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_pattern-6\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wide variation between neighbourhoods<\/li>\n<li>Strong schools in Didsbury\/Chorlton<\/li>\n<li>Lower outcomes in deprived zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_schools-6\"><\/span>\u00a0Key schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Parrs Wood High School<\/li>\n<li>Loreto College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Scenario-5\"><\/span>\u00a0Scenario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Family moves within Manchester from Wythenshawe to Didsbury.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened-6\"><\/span>What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to higher-performing school catchment<\/li>\n<li>Better peer group environment<\/li>\n<li>Improved academic outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-14\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant education improvement without leaving city<\/li>\n<li>Better university progression opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-14\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSame city, completely different school experience.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-14\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Manchester shows how <strong>postcode alone can reshape education outcomes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Study_7_Liverpool_L17_L18_L19\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Study 7: Liverpool (L17, L18, L19)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CSelective_Excellence_in_Mixed_System%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cSelective Excellence in Mixed System\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Performance_pattern-7\"><\/span>\u00a0Performance pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>City average lower than national<\/li>\n<li>BUT elite schools perform extremely well<\/li>\n<li>Large variation across postcodes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_schools-7\"><\/span>\u00a0Key schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Liverpool Blue Coat School<\/li>\n<li>King David High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Scenario-6\"><\/span>\u00a0Scenario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Student secures place in selective grammar school.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened-7\"><\/span>What happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic environment dramatically improves<\/li>\n<li>Access to high-performing peer group<\/li>\n<li>Strong exam outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcome-15\"><\/span>Outcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent GCSE\/A-Level results<\/li>\n<li>University progression advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comment-15\"><\/span>\u00a0Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOne good school completely changes everything here.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Insight-15\"><\/span>\u00a0Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Liverpool is a <strong>high-contrast education city with elite pockets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Cross-Case_Insights-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Cross-Case Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Three_major_education_postcode_types\"><\/span>\u00a01. Three major education postcode types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Grammar_school_zones\"><\/span>\u00a0Grammar school zones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Trafford<\/li>\n<li>Buckinghamshire<\/li>\n<li>Sutton Coldfield (Birmingham)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Urban_high-performance_pockets\"><\/span>\u00a0Urban high-performance pockets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Kensington (London)<\/li>\n<li>Didsbury\/Chorlton (Manchester)<\/li>\n<li>Liverpool L17\/L18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Rural_outperformers\"><\/span>\u00a0Rural outperformers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ribble Valley<\/li>\n<li>selective market towns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_Key_pattern_%E2%80%9CPostcode_determines_opportunity%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u00a02. Key pattern: \u201cPostcode determines opportunity\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>School quality varies heavily even within the same city<\/li>\n<li>Catchment areas strongly influence academic outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Families often relocate specifically for schooling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Real-world_sentiment\"><\/span>\u00a03. Real-world sentiment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe didn\u2019t move for the house\u2014we moved for the school.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe difference between postcodes is shocking for education.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cGrammar school areas completely change your child\u2019s path.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Final_Takeaway-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Final Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The UK\u2019s best school-performance postcodes share three traits:<\/p>\n<p>Strong grammar\/selective systems<br \/>\nHigh Ofsted-rated school concentration<br \/>\nStable, middle-to-high income catchments<\/p>\n<p>In simple terms:<br \/>\n<strong>In the UK, your postcode can significantly influence educational outcomes\u2014not just school choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0UK Postcodes with the Best School Performance Trends \u00a0Case Studies &amp; Comments (Full Analysis) \u00a01. 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