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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bassetlaw Area

Schools across the Bassetlaw council area. Explore 7 secondary schools in Bassetlaw. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Worksop College, Outwood Academy Portland, and Outwood Academy Valley. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Bassetlaw

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bassetlaw42.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bassetlaw27%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bassetlaw3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bassetlaw7.2/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bassetlaw

42.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bassetlaw

27%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bassetlaw

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bassetlaw

7.2/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Bassetlaw

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Worksop College
Worksop
Outwood Academy Portland
Kilton
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Outwood Academy Valley
Valley
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Serlby Park Academy
Bircotes
Retford Oaks Academy
Babworth
The Elizabethan Academy
Hallcroft
Tuxford Academy
Tuxford