These are the areas with the smartest students in England

By Christine Emelone
Published 11th Jul 2022, 09:21 BST

A new study reveals the brainiest areas in England with York taking the top spot.

The research by puzzles experts SudokuCraze analysed level 8 attainment rates for GCSE and A-Level exams in every local authority.

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York is first on the list

York came first as the brainiest area in England. York had the highest percentage of people with a higher education degree. 59.3% of residents having a degree.

The second brainiest area in England is Wokingham. Trafford comes in as the third brainiest area of England. A total of 60.16% percent of GCSE and A-Level takers in the area passed with a level 8 or higher – the highest percentage of any area in England.

Reading takes fourth place