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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Farnborough Area

Farnborough secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 52, above England's 39. The Wavell School leads among state secondary schools with strong results, while Farnborough Hill and Salesian College are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With 5 secondary schools serving the area, secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.1/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Families across Farnborough benefit from a mix of comprehensive and selective independent schools with established reputations. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Farnborough

Key Performance Metrics for Farnborough

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

Farnborough55%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Farnborough52.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Farnborough37%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Farnborough4.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Farnborough7.1/10

England7.4/10

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

Farnborough

55%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Farnborough

52.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Farnborough

37%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Farnborough

4.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Farnborough

7.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Farnborough

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