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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Houghton le Spring Area

Houghton le Spring secondary schools serve this historic market town in County Durham, with 2 schools providing education for local families. Hetton Academy and Kepier both achieve Good or Outstanding FMS Inspection Score, with FMS Inspection Scores shown alongside England's 7.4/10 (Good) average for context. The area achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 48, above the England average of 39, with an average EBacc APS score of 4 compared to 4% nationally. Families in Houghton le Spring benefit from well-established comprehensive schools with strong community connections. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Top schools in Houghton le Spring

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Hetton Academy
Hetton-le-Hole
Kepier
Kepier