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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Brentwood Council Area

Schools across the Brentwood council area. Explore 7 secondary schools in Brentwood Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Brentwood School, Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, and Becket Keys Church of England School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Brentwood Council Area

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

Brentwood Council Area35%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Brentwood Council Area48.3

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Brentwood Council Area43%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Brentwood Council Area4.1

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Brentwood Council Area8.0/10

England7.4/10

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

Brentwood Council Area

35%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Brentwood Council Area

48.3vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Brentwood Council Area

43%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Brentwood Council Area

4.1vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Brentwood Council Area

8.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Brentwood Council Area

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