2026 Best Secondary Schools in Preston Area

Preston secondary schools offer diverse choice across Lancashire's third-largest city, with 26 schools serving families throughout Fulwood, Ribbleton, Ashton, and Penwortham. Broughton High School, Preston Muslim Girls High School, and All Hallows Catholic High School are among the highest-performing options, with an average Attainment 8 score of 47 compared to England's 39. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.1/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Families benefit from Preston's excellent transport links, including direct rail services to Manchester and London. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.