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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield Area

Schools in the Ashton-in-Makerfield built-up area. Explore 3 secondary schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield. The current top-ranked secondary schools are St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, The Byrchall High School, and Cansfield High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Ashton-in-Makerfield

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ashton-in-Makerfield44.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ashton-in-Makerfield27%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ashton-in-Makerfield3.8

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ashton-in-Makerfield7.0/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ashton-in-Makerfield

44.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ashton-in-Makerfield

27%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ashton-in-Makerfield

3.8vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ashton-in-Makerfield

7.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Ashton-in-Makerfield
The Byrchall High School
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Cansfield High School
Ashton-in-Makerfield