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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Amber Valley Area

Schools across Amber Valley district. Explore 8 secondary schools in Amber Valley. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, The Ecclesbourne School, and John Flamsteed Community School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Amber Valley

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Amber Valley35%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Amber Valley45.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Amber Valley34%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Amber Valley4.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Amber Valley7.2/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Amber Valley

35%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Amber Valley

45.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Amber Valley

34%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Amber Valley

4.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Amber Valley

7.2/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Amber Valley

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