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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Farnworth Area

Schools in the Farnworth built-up area. Explore 3 secondary schools in Farnworth. The current top-ranked secondary schools are St James's Church of England High School, Harper Green School, and Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Farnworth

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Farnworth45.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Farnworth32%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Farnworth4.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Farnworth7.1/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Farnworth

45.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Farnworth

32%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Farnworth

4.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Farnworth

7.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Farnworth

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St James's Church of England High School
Farnworth
Harper Green School
Farnworth
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Farnworth