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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Chesterfield Council Area

Schools across the Chesterfield council area. Explore 8 secondary schools in Chesterfield Council Area. 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 Council Area

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

Chesterfield Council Area43%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Chesterfield Council Area46.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Chesterfield Council Area26%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Chesterfield Council Area4.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Chesterfield Council Area6.7/10

England7.4/10

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

Chesterfield Council Area

43%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Chesterfield Council Area

46.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Chesterfield Council Area

26%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Chesterfield Council Area

4.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Chesterfield Council Area

6.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Chesterfield Council Area

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