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Are all East Lindsey neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in East Lindsey Area

Schools across East Lindsey district. Explore 12 secondary schools in East Lindsey. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle, King Edward VI Grammar School, and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for East Lindsey

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

East Lindsey45.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

East Lindsey38%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

East Lindsey4.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

East Lindsey6.6/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

East Lindsey

45.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

East Lindsey

38%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

East Lindsey

4.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

East Lindsey

6.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in East Lindsey

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