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Are all East Devon neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in East Devon Area

Schools across East Devon district. Explore 9 secondary schools in East Devon. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Colyton Grammar School, The King's School, and Cranbrook Education Campus. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for East Devon

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

East Devon81%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

East Devon45.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

East Devon34%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

East Devon4.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

East Devon7.4/10

England7.4/10

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

East Devon

81%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

East Devon

45.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

East Devon

34%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

East Devon

4.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

East Devon

7.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in East Devon

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