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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Epping Forest Area

Schools across the Epping Forest council area. Explore 10 secondary schools in Epping Forest. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Chigwell School, Davenant Foundation School, and Debden Park High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Epping Forest

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

Epping Forest51%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Epping Forest39.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Epping Forest26%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Epping Forest3.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Epping Forest7.5/10

England7.4/10

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

Epping Forest

51%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Epping Forest

39.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Epping Forest

26%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Epping Forest

3.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Epping Forest

7.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Epping Forest

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