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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Alston Area

Alston's single secondary school serves this small market town community in the North Pennines. Samuel King's School is rated Good by Ofsted and achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 30, below the England average of 39, though it provides comprehensive education for local families in this remote rural setting. 100% of Alston's secondary provision is rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 86%. Families in Alston benefit from a close-knit school community with strong local connections in one of England's highest market towns. Use the map view to explore the school and see how it serves your neighbourhood.

Top schools in Alston

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Samuel King's School
Alston