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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Lichfield Council Area

Schools across the Lichfield council area. Explore 8 secondary schools in Lichfield Council Area. 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 Council Area

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Lichfield Council Area48.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Lichfield Council Area39%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Lichfield Council Area4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Lichfield Council Area6.5/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Lichfield Council Area

48.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Lichfield Council Area

39%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Lichfield Council Area

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Lichfield Council Area

6.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Lichfield Council Area

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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
Rugeley John Taylor
Rugeley