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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Hartford Area

Schools in the Hartford built-up area. Explore 3 secondary schools in Hartford. The current top-ranked secondary schools are The Grange School, St Nicholas Catholic High School, and Hartford Church of England High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Hartford

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

Hartford65%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Hartford43.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Hartford42%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Hartford3.6

England4.1

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

Hartford

65%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Hartford

43.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Hartford

42%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Hartford

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Top schools in Hartford

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

The Grange School
Hartford
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Hartford
Hartford Church of England High School
Hartford