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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Crosby (Sefton) Area

Schools in the Crosby (Sefton) built-up area. Explore 6 secondary schools in Crosby (Sefton). The current top-ranked secondary schools are Merchant Taylors' Schools, St. Mary's College, and Chesterfield High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Crosby (Sefton)

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

Crosby (Sefton)47%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Crosby (Sefton)44.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Crosby (Sefton)22%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Crosby (Sefton)3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Crosby (Sefton)6.2/10

England7.4/10

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

Crosby (Sefton)

47%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Crosby (Sefton)

44.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Crosby (Sefton)

22%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Crosby (Sefton)

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Crosby (Sefton)

6.2/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Crosby (Sefton)

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