The Best Schools In Ireland Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Ireland. These top schools near Ireland are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Ireland and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Bedford Modern School

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Our number one ranked school in Ireland based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Bedford Modern School.

Pupils
1282
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2

Bedford School

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Bedford School is ranked second in Ireland based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1070
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Boys
Type
Other independent school
3

Bedford Girls' School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Ireland based on our authoritative ranking is Bedford Girls' School.

Pupils
913
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Girls
Type
Other independent school
4

St Francis College

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The school ranked at number four in our Ireland league table is St Francis College based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
301
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Girls
Type
Other independent school
5

Hitchin Girls' School

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Our number five ranked school in Ireland based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Hitchin Girls' School.

Pupils
1355
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Girls
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Ireland and their catchment areas in Ireland ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Bedford Modern School
  • Bedford School
  • Bedford Girls' School
  • St Francis College
  • Hitchin Girls' School

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