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Are all Horsham Council Area neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Horsham Council Area

Schools across the Horsham council area. Explore 9 secondary schools in Horsham Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Christ's Hospital, Tanbridge House School, and Farlington School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Horsham Council Area

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Horsham Council Area40.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Horsham Council Area34%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Horsham Council Area3.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Horsham Council Area8.1/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Horsham Council Area

40.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Horsham Council Area

34%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Horsham Council Area

3.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Horsham Council Area

8.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Horsham Council Area

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