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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Chichester Council Area

Schools across the Chichester council area. Explore 8 secondary schools in Chichester Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Seaford College, Bishop Luffa School, Chichester, and Great Ballard School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Chichester Council Area

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

Chichester Council Area26%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Chichester Council Area41.3

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Chichester Council Area23%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Chichester Council Area3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Chichester Council Area8.1/10

England7.4/10

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

Chichester Council Area

26%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Chichester Council Area

41.3vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Chichester Council Area

23%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Chichester Council Area

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Chichester Council Area

8.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Chichester Council Area

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