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2026 Best Secondary Schools in North Devon Area

Schools across the North Devon council area. Explore 7 secondary schools in North Devon. The current top-ranked secondary schools are West Buckland School, Braunton Academy, and Chulmleigh Community College. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for North Devon

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

North Devon44%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

North Devon49.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

North Devon40%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

North Devon4.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

North Devon7.1/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

North Devon

44%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

North Devon

49.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

North Devon

40%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

North Devon

4.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

North Devon

7.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in North Devon

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