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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ashfield Area

Schools across Ashfield district. Explore 7 secondary schools in Ashfield. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Ashfield Comprehensive School, Selston High School, and Sutton Community Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Ashfield

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ashfield39.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ashfield30%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ashfield3.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ashfield6.1/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ashfield

39.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ashfield

30%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ashfield

3.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ashfield

6.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Ashfield

Showing 1-7 of 7 schools

Ashfield Comprehensive School
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Selston High School
Selston
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Sutton Community Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield
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The National CofE Academy
Hucknall
Outwood Academy Kirkby
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
The Holgate Academy
Hucknall
Quarrydale Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield