A state school in North Wales has been named among the best in the UK.

A list of the top 100 best state schools has been revealed by the Daily Mail, based on GCSE and A-Level results, extracurricular activities, class sizes and The Good Schools Guide.

Introducing the list, the news outlet said: "Private schools are set to become around 20 per cent more expensive from January, with the scrapping of tax breaks on independent school fees.

"Many fear that will start a squeeze on places at the best state schools.

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"And while Labour has pledged to pour money into state-funded education in its many guises - from faith schools to free and grammar institutions, parents who privately educate their offspring are set to help pay for it.

"So how many pupils will be moved to state schools by parents who can no longer afford the fees? Only time will tell."

Welsh state schools among the best in the UK

The Welsh state schools among the best in the UK, according to the Daily Mail, are:

  • Ysgol Eirias, Colwyn Bay
  • Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin, Carmarthen
  • Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Vale of Glamorgan
  • Olchfa School, Swansea
  • Bishopston School, Swansea

You can see the full list of the UK's best state schools on the Daily Mail website.

What makes Ysgol Eirias one of the best state schools in the UK

Ysgol Eirias was praised for having a "caring and inclusive community" and great sports facilities, while also boasting solid A-level results (in summer 2023).

The Daily Mail said: "In Conwy, co-ed Eirias High School has around 1,300 pupils on roll, including 300 sixth formers.

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"An Estyn inspection - the Welsh equivalent of Ofsted - in 2023 praised the school for providing 'a caring and inclusive community'.

"A Level results were particularly good last summer, with 60 per cent of pupils achieving A*- B grades in all subjects.

"Sports facilities include an international-standard hockey pitch and Rugby training barn."