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Are all Braintree Council Area neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Braintree Council Area

Schools across the Braintree council area. Explore 9 secondary schools in Braintree Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Gosfield School, Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, and Hedingham School and Sixth Form. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Braintree Council Area

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Braintree Council Area42.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Braintree Council Area26%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Braintree Council Area3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Braintree Council Area7.0/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Braintree Council Area

42.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Braintree Council Area

26%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Braintree Council Area

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Braintree Council Area

7.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Braintree Council Area

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