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Are all Preston Council Area neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

We consider a broader set of indicators and present more flexible filtering, including faith options, mixed/grammar status, and age ranges.

2026 Best Secondary Schools in Preston Council Area

Schools across the Preston council area. Explore 12 secondary schools in Preston Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Broughton High School, Preston Muslim Girls High School, and Corpus Christi Catholic High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Preston Council Area

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Preston Council Area48.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Preston Council Area49%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Preston Council Area4.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Preston Council Area7.7/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Preston Council Area

48.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Preston Council Area

49%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Preston Council Area

4.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Preston Council Area

7.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Preston Council Area

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