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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ashton-under-Lyne Area

Ashton-under-Lyne secondary schools serve a historic market town with 3 schools offering diverse options for families. St Damian's RC Science College, Mossley Hollins High School, and Dixons Ashton Academy are among the area's highest-performing options, with an average Attainment 8 score of 47, slightly above England's 39. While secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.6/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Key Performance Metrics for Ashton-under-Lyne

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ashton-under-Lyne46.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ashton-under-Lyne57%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ashton-under-Lyne4.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ashton-under-Lyne7.6/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ashton-under-Lyne

46.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ashton-under-Lyne

57%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ashton-under-Lyne

4.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ashton-under-Lyne

7.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Ashton-under-Lyne

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