The tables, which have been published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, show which schools have been most successful.
But Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, said they are "of no educational value", and "tell parents little about schools or their child's learning."
John Dunford, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said the tables force schools to teach in a way designed to improve their rating.
The tables show a decline in the number of schools not meeting the government aim of having at least 30 per cent of pupils achieving five A* to C grades.
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