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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Lichfield District

Schools across Lichfield district. Explore 7 secondary schools in Lichfield District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Lichfield Cathedral School, The Friary School, and King Edward VI School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Lichfield District

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Lichfield District48.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Lichfield District39%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Lichfield District4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Lichfield District6.8/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Lichfield District

48.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Lichfield District

39%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Lichfield District

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Lichfield District

6.8/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Lichfield District

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Lichfield Cathedral School
Cathedral Close
The Friary School
Eastern Lichfield
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King Edward VI School
Lichfield City Centre
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Erasmus Darwin Academy
Chasetown
Chase Terrace Academy
Chase Terrace
Nether Stowe School
Nether Stowe
Lift Rawlett
Comberford