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2026 Best Secondary Schools in East Cambridgeshire Area

Schools across East Cambridgeshire district. Explore 6 secondary schools in East Cambridgeshire. The current top-ranked secondary schools are King's Ely, Soham Village College, and Ely College. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for East Cambridgeshire

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

East Cambridgeshire47.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

East Cambridgeshire28%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

East Cambridgeshire4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

East Cambridgeshire7.6/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

East Cambridgeshire

47.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

East Cambridgeshire

28%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

East Cambridgeshire

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

East Cambridgeshire

7.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in East Cambridgeshire

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