2026 Best Secondary Schools in Lichfield Area

Lichfield secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 51, well above the England average of 39. Lichfield Cathedral School is the top-ranked option, while The Friary School and King Edward VI School lead among state schools with strong GCSE results. With 4 secondary schools serving this historic cathedral city, families benefit from a mix of independent and comprehensive options. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.3/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.