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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Basildon Council Area

Schools across the Basildon council area. Explore 10 secondary schools in Basildon Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are St John's School, Harris Academy Billericay, and Beauchamps High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Basildon Council Area

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

Basildon Council Area32%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Basildon Council Area42.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Basildon Council Area55%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Basildon Council Area3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Basildon Council Area6.4/10

England7.4/10

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

Basildon Council Area

32%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Basildon Council Area

42.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Basildon Council Area

55%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Basildon Council Area

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Basildon Council Area

6.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Basildon Council Area

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