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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Droylsden Area

Schools in the Droylsden built-up area. Explore 3 secondary schools in Droylsden. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Laurus Ryecroft, Fairfield High School for Girls, and Droylsden Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Droylsden

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Droylsden50.7

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Droylsden56%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Droylsden4.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Droylsden8.4/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Droylsden

50.7vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Droylsden

56%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Droylsden

4.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Droylsden

8.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Droylsden

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

Laurus Ryecroft
Droylsden
Fairfield High School for Girls
Droylsden
Droylsden Academy
Droylsden