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Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Chesterfield District

Schools across Chesterfield district. Explore 8 secondary schools in Chesterfield District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are St Mary's Catholic High School, Outwood Academy Newbold, and Brookfield Community School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Chesterfield District

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

Chesterfield District43%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Chesterfield District46.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Chesterfield District26%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Chesterfield District4.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Chesterfield District6.7/10

England7.4/10

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

Chesterfield District

43%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Chesterfield District

46.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Chesterfield District

26%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Chesterfield District

4.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Chesterfield District

6.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Chesterfield District

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