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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Derbyshire Dales Area

Schools across Derbyshire Dales district. Explore 4 secondary schools in Derbyshire Dales. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Lady Manners School, Highfields School, and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Derbyshire Dales

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Derbyshire Dales48.3

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Derbyshire Dales38%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Derbyshire Dales4.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Derbyshire Dales7.3/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Derbyshire Dales

48.3vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Derbyshire Dales

38%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Derbyshire Dales

4.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Derbyshire Dales

7.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Derbyshire Dales

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