A league table is a list that shows how successful an organization such as a sports team or a business is when it is compared to other similar organizations.
[mainly British]
...a league table of British schools ranked by exam results. [+ of]
league table in British English
noun British
1.
a tabulated comparison of clubs or teams competing in a sporting league
2.
a set of statistics used to compare the performance of a number of individuals, groups, or institutions
a league table of examination results
Examples of 'league table' in a sentence
league table
We were lucky to win the game in the end and be up again in the league table.
The Sun (2016)
Two did exceptionally well, jointly leading my league table.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The cross-party group also wants league tables showing how universities and employers are widening access to those from all backgrounds.
The Sun (2017)
For this reason, sales figures for many companies are not available and we would welcome nominations for next year's league table.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The results may embarrass some of the universities that tend to grace the upper reaches of our league table, above, and others.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Which is why our terrible performance in international league tables matters so much.
The Sun (2015)
What caught my eye was the league table of charitable giving.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The criteria by which league tables measure school performance should be scrutinised closely.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We think in terms of league tables of academic results.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It says some schools opt for easier subjects that boost their league table performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We really must not read too much into these league tables.
The Sun (2015)
Give prison governors more freedom and establish league tables for jail performance?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Two embarrassing seasons at the bottom of the league table.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They said they were looking to finish top three in the league tables.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
See the full league tables at timesonline.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
All those in the league table were interviewed by telephone and many were visited.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The majority of the companies listed on the league table were interviewed by phone and many have been visited.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Similarly league tables of surgical performance could stop GPs sending patients to some hospitals.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The government has also acted to further crush press freedom and the country regularly tops world league tables for the number of imprisoned journalists.
The Sun (2016)
For the first time the views of those delivering and experiencing higher education in Britain are taken into account in a university league table.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Companies supplying the energy industry make a strong showing on this year's league table as demand for oil shows no sign of slowing.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He said: 'The problem with league tables is they compare apples and pears.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Such classrooms are common in Singapore, which regularly tops international league tables of educational performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
First, our society has become obsessed with league tables, performance and assessing quality.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The league table doesn't lie and we haven't been good enough.
The Sun (2012)
Ministers who are worried about England's poor performance in international league tables are wise to the impact.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Despite this, Britain is near the bottom of international league tables for the numberof students leaving school with valuable qualifications.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Comparing countries' performance in education league tables, it is clear that larger class sizes do not automatically lead to lower performance.