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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Hyndburn Area

Schools across Hyndburn district. Explore 7 secondary schools in Hyndburn. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School, Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn, and The Hollins. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Hyndburn

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Hyndburn35.7

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Hyndburn31%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Hyndburn3.1

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Hyndburn6.3/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Hyndburn

35.7vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Hyndburn

31%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Hyndburn

3.1vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Hyndburn

6.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Hyndburn

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Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
West End
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Huncoat
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The Hollins
Huncoat
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The Hyndburn Academy
Rishton
Accrington Academy
Accrington
Rhyddings
Oswaldtwistle
The Alternative School
Accrington Town Centre