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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Pendle Area

Schools across the Pendle council area. Explore 7 secondary schools in Pendle. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Edenfield Girls' High School, Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School, and Marsden Heights Community College. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Pendle

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Pendle41.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Pendle38%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Pendle3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Pendle6.0/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Pendle

41.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Pendle

38%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Pendle

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Pendle

6.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Pendle

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Edenfield Girls' High School
Nelson
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Waterside
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Marsden Heights Community College
Marsden
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Pendle Vale College
Whitefield
Colne Park High School
Colne
Colne Primet Academy
Primet
West Craven High School
Kelbrook